Bat removal in Altamonte Springs, FL
Bat removal in Altamonte Springs, FL is about timing and patience. We exclude bats with one-way devices, never harm them, and schedule the work around Florida’s maternity season.
- Bats are never harmed
- Scheduled around maternity season
- Roost found, gaps sealed
Tell us where the bats are
Tell us what you are hearing or seeing. We will get back to you, set up a visit and give you a straight answer on what it takes.
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Quick answer. Critter Guys handles bat removal in Altamonte Springs, FL, for houses, condos, townhomes and commercial buildings. Bats are protected in Florida, so we use one-way exclusion devices that let them fly out but not back in, then seal the gaps and clean up guano. Exclusion is never done from April 15 to August 14. Call or text (321) 203-6963.
No bat exclusion from April 15 to August 14
That’s Florida’s bat maternity season, set by FWC. Mothers are raising pups that can’t fly yet, and excluding the adults would trap the young inside. We can inspect anytime, but the exclusion itself is scheduled before or after that window.
Where bats roost in Altamonte Springs
Altamonte’s mix of buildings gives bats plenty of options. In the older neighborhoods off SR 436 and around Lake Orienta, they slip behind loose fascia boards, into gable vents and under the edge of shingle roofs. Around Uptown and Cranes Roost, larger condo, apartment and commercial buildings offer expansion joints, gaps in parapet caps and the hollows under barrel tile. The lakes, the Little Wekiva and the wetlands at Lake Lotus Park produce plenty of insects at dusk, which is exactly what bats are looking for.
The species we usually find in buildings around here are Brazilian free-tailed bats and evening bats. Both are small enough to fit through a gap about the width of your thumb. For a broader look at the animals we handle in town, see our Altamonte Springs wildlife removal page.
Altamonte Springs at a glance
- Lakes and creek feed insects
- Barrel tile and condo roof lines
- Older homes with gable vents
- Seminole County, near Fern Park
Out in the field
How bat removal works in Altamonte Springs
Bat exclusion takes several visits spread over time, not a single afternoon.
Find the roost and the exits
We inspect the building, look for guano staining and rub marks, and often watch at dusk to see exactly where the bats come out.
Seal the secondary gaps
Every opening the bats aren’t actively using gets sealed first, so the colony is funneled to a few main exits.
Install one-way devices
Tubes or netting go over the main exits. Each night the colony leaves to hunt insects over the lakes, and the devices keep them from slipping back in. We leave them up until every bat is out.
Remove devices and close up
Once the roost is empty, the devices come off and those last openings are sealed for good. If guano built up, we move to cleanup next.
Signs of bats in an Altamonte home or condo
Bats are quiet and rarely seen, so most people find them by what they leave behind.
Small dark droppings below an eave
Bat guano collects on window sills, lanai floors or walkways under the roost. It crumbles to a dusty powder when pressed, unlike rat droppings.
Brown staining around a gap
Oils from bat fur leave dark marks around the opening they use every night.
Squeaking or rustling at dusk
A faint chattering in the wall or ceiling right before dark, when the colony wakes up, is a classic clue.
Bats streaming out at sunset
Grab a lawn chair around sunset and keep an eye on the eaves. Even a handful of bats dropping out of one spot means there’s a roost.
A strong musty smell
A larger colony produces a sharp, ammonia-like odor that can seep into upstairs rooms.
Altamonte reviews on our bat exclusion
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141 reviews on Google
★★★★★
Josh from the Critter Guys did an excellent job explaining the process for removal of bats. He emphasized the humane aspect by coming back several times to ensure that all the bats were no longer on our property. He then sealed all opening to our soffit and removed the bat trap. Josh went beyond what we expected. When we called to provide updates he always answered and listened to us. I highly recommend this company and a huge shout-out to Josh. Thank you Critter Guys Humane wildlife services for a job well done.
Joe RaspantiGoogle review
★★★★★
I can’t recommend this company enough! Josh was absolutely amazing and went above and beyond from start to finish. As a property manager, I work with a lot of vendors, and it’s not often that someone stands out the way he did. …
Andrea GutierrezGoogle review
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These guys took care of a pest problem we had in our community of townhomes outside of downtown Orlando. Extremely effective, highly professional, and overall pleasant & fair.
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Guano cleanup and the health side
Bat guano can carry the fungus that causes histoplasmosis, a lung infection people pick up by breathing in disturbed dust. That’s not a reason to panic, but it is a reason not to sweep it up or vacuum it yourself. After the bats are out, we remove the guano, take out soiled insulation if needed and sanitize the space through our attic cleanup service in Altamonte.
Bats are also among the animals most often found with rabies in Florida. If a bat ends up inside your living space, don’t handle it bare-handed, and contact your doctor if anyone may have been bitten or scratched. For a wider view of how we handle bats across the metro, see our Orlando bat removal page.
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Questions about bat removal in Altamonte Springs
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
Can you remove bats from my Altamonte Springs condo in June?
We can inspect in June, but we can’t exclude bats until after August 14. June falls inside Florida’s maternity season, when flightless pups are in the roost. We’ll plan the job so exclusion starts as soon as the window opens.
What does bat removal cost in Altamonte Springs?
It depends on the size of the building, how many gaps need sealing, how high the roof line is and how much guano needs cleaning. Condo and commercial buildings usually involve more openings than a single home. We quote your Altamonte Springs building after the inspection, before any work starts.
Are bats protected in Altamonte Springs and the rest of Florida?
Yes, they are protected statewide, so poisoning or killing them is off the table. The accepted method is exclusion with one-way devices, and that’s the only way we handle bats.
How do I know if it’s bats or rats in my Altamonte attic?
Bat droppings crumble into powder and pile up under one spot, while rat droppings are harder and scattered along paths. Bats also make noise mostly at dusk, while rats are busy all night. We’ll confirm it during the inspection.
Will the bats come back after exclusion?
Not into the same openings, once every gap is sealed. Bats are loyal to a roost, so they’ll look for other gaps nearby, which is why we seal the whole roof line and not only the main exit.
Plan your Altamonte bat exclusion
Call or text (321) 203-6963. We’ll find the roost and set a schedule that works with the maternity season.