Bat removal in Clearwater, FL
Bat removal in Clearwater, FL is done one way: humane exclusion, timed around Florida’s maternity season. Critter Guys lets the colony fly out on its own, seals the building, and cleans up the guano they leave behind.
- Exclusion, never killing
- Scheduled outside maternity season
- Homes, condos and businesses
Bats in the building? Ask us
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.
- Firm quote before any work starts
- Call, text or email, your pick
- Licensed and insured in Florida
Quick answer. Critter Guys handles bat removal in Clearwater, FL through exclusion. We find where the colony roosts, install one-way devices so the bats can fly out but not return, then seal every gap. Florida bats are protected, and we never exclude during maternity season, April 15 through August 14. Call or text (321) 203-6963 and ask about the next open exclusion date.
The bat calendar sets the schedule
Bat work in Florida runs on a calendar. From April 15 through August 14, bats are raising pups that can’t fly yet. Excluding the adults then would trap the young inside to die, so it isn’t allowed under FWC rules and we don’t do it. That leaves mid-August through mid-April as the window for actual exclusion.
If you call us in May, we still come out. We’ll inspect, confirm it’s bats, map every gap the colony uses and seal the ones that aren’t active. Then we come back as soon as the season opens and do the exclusion, the same approach we use on every bat removal job around Orlando. Cold snaps in winter can slow things down too, since bats don’t fly much on chilly nights.
Why late August is so busy
Once the season opens on August 15, every building that waited through the summer is ready to go at once. If you know you have bats, getting inspected before then puts you near the front of the line.
How Clearwater owners figure out they have bats
Bats are quiet and hard to spot, so people usually notice what they leave behind.
Dark pellets below a gap
Bat guano piles up under the roost entrance, often on a window ledge, the lanai floor or the walkway beside the house.
Streaks on stucco or trim
Brown, greasy stains around a gap show where bats squeeze in and out every night.
Squeaking at dusk
A faint chatter from the wall or ceiling right around sunset, when the colony gets ready to fly.
A stream of bats at sunset
Stand outside at dusk and watch the roof line. Bats leaving one by one from the same spot is a giveaway.
An ammonia smell
A large colony in an attic or wall gives off a sharp smell, especially in summer heat.
On the job
Bat roosts in Clearwater’s waterfront buildings
Clearwater has a lot of the places Florida bats like to roost. Brazilian free-tailed bats and evening bats move into barrel tile roofs, the gaps behind Bahama shutters, loose soffit and fascia, and the expansion joints on taller buildings. Along Clearwater Beach, Sand Key and the condo towers near the harbor, we find colonies tucked into spots you can’t see from the ground.
The water helps. Bats feed on insects over Clearwater Harbor, Old Tampa Bay and the city’s ponds and creeks, then return to a roost close by. That keeps the coastal side of town busy, but we also find bats in single-family homes inland, usually in a gable end or a soffit gap. They’re one of several animals we deal with here, as you’ll see on our Clearwater animal removal page.
What we see in Clearwater
- Gulf beaches and Clearwater Harbor
- Condo towers on Sand Key
- Barrel tile roofs everywhere
- Pinellas County
Our bat removal steps in Clearwater
Bats are protected in Florida, so the job is exclusion. Nothing is killed or trapped.
Inspect and confirm
We find the roost, the main exits and every smaller gap along the roof and walls.
Seal secondary gaps
Openings the bats aren’t actively using get sealed first, so the colony is funneled to the exits we choose.
Install one-way devices
Exclusion devices go over the active exits. Bats fly out at night to feed and can’t get back in.
Confirm and close
After the colony is out, we remove the devices and permanently seal those last openings.
Clean the guano
Guano left in attics or walls gets removed and the area sanitized. Our Clearwater attic cleanup team handles that part.
Clearwater reviews from bat customers
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141 reviews on Google
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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
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Josh is excellent, very humane, takes all the time to explain, is never upset in the middle of a situation, and always has a reassuring answer. I recommend him 100%.
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Definitely recommend Craig with Critter Guys! Professional and courteous ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Bat guano and your health
Bat droppings can grow the fungus that causes histoplasmosis, a lung infection people get by breathing in dust from disturbed guano. Most healthy people never have a problem, but there’s no reason to take the chance. Leave the sweeping and vacuuming to us.
Bats are also one of the animals most often found with rabies in Florida. Most bats are healthy, but never pick one up bare-handed. If you wake up with a bat in the room, or someone was bitten, call your doctor or the county health department. Once the colony is out, sealing the rest of the roof line keeps the next group from moving in.
- Don’t sweep or vacuum dry guano
- Keep pets away from roost areas
- Never handle a grounded bat
- Ask us to check, not guess
Sealing too early backfires
Caulking a bat gap while the colony is inside can push bats into your living space or trap them in the wall. Let us set up the exclusion so they leave the right way.
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Questions about bat removal in Clearwater
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
Can you remove bats from my Clearwater home in June?
Not by exclusion. June falls inside Florida’s maternity season, April 15 through August 14, when pups can’t fly. We can still inspect, seal the gaps the bats aren’t using and schedule the exclusion for when the season opens.
How much does bat removal cost in Clearwater?
It depends on the size of the colony, how many gaps the building has, how high they are and how much guano needs cleaning. Condo buildings and tall roofs take more setup than a one-story home. After the inspection, you’ll get a full quote for your Clearwater building.
Is it illegal to kill bats in Florida?
Yes, Florida bats are protected, so the legal method is exclusion with one-way devices. Poison and killing aren’t options, and they’d leave dead bats in your walls anyway.
Do you remove bats from condo buildings on Clearwater Beach?
Yes. We work with condo associations, HOAs, property managers and businesses as well as homeowners. Larger buildings usually need a plan that covers the whole roof line, not one unit.
How long does a bat exclusion take?
Setting up the devices is usually quick. Then we give the colony time to leave over several nights before sealing the last exits. We’ll give you an honest timeline once we’ve seen the roost.
Will the bats come back after you’re done?
Bats return to the same roost by habit, so they’ll try. If every gap is sealed, they can’t get back in and will move on to a natural roost.
Book your Clearwater bat inspection
Call or text (321) 203-6963. We’ll confirm it’s bats and get you on the exclusion schedule.