Bat removal in Clermont, FL
With this many lakes, Clermont has no shortage of insects, and bats follow the food. Our bat removal in Clermont, FL moves colonies out of roofs humanely and on Florida’s legal schedule.
- FWC season respected
- One-way exclusion devices
- 25+ years of humane work
Schedule a Clermont bat inspection
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Quick answer. Critter Guys provides bat removal in Clermont, FL using humane exclusion. We find the roost, seal the extra gaps and fit one-way devices so bats leave at dusk and can’t get back in. Bat work is never done during Florida’s maternity season, April 15 through August 14. Once the colony is out we seal the final openings and can clean the guano. Call or text (321) 203-6963 to book a Clermont bat inspection.
How you know bats are roosting in your Clermont home
Bats are small and quiet, so the signs tend to be subtle at first.
Bats streaming out at sunset
Take a lawn chair out around sunset and keep your eyes on the eaves. A few bats or a steady stream leaving one spot is the clearest sign.
Dark smudges near a gap
Oils from bat fur leave brownish stains around the opening they use, often at a tile edge or behind trim.
Small droppings stuck to the wall
Guano collects below the exit on walls, windowsills, the lanai roof or the ground.
Squeaking or rustling at dusk
Colonies get noisy right before they head out to feed.
A sharp ammonia smell
A larger colony leaves a strong urine smell in the attic or near the roost.
When bat removal can happen in Clermont
Florida protects bats, and from April 15 through August 14 it’s maternity season. Pups are born and can’t fly yet, so exclusion during that window would trap them inside. We never do bat exclusions during maternity season.
That doesn’t mean you should wait to call. We can inspect anytime, confirm it’s bats, find the roost and seal any gaps that aren’t being used. Then we book the exclusion for mid-August, when the young can fly, or for any time from fall through early April.
Best times of year for bat work
Late August through early April is the open window. Fall tends to be when people notice bats most, since colonies that raised pups over summer are at their largest by then.
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Why Clermont is good bat habitat
Clermont sits among more lakes than most cities its size. Lake Minneola, Lake Minnehaha, Lake Louisa and the rest of the chain, plus Lake Apopka to the northeast, produce clouds of insects on summer nights, and bats feed over the water. Lake Louisa State Park and the wetlands along the Green Swamp edge add more feeding ground to the south.
Bats don’t need much to roost. In Clermont we find them under barrel tile at the eave, behind fascia that has pulled away from stucco, in the gap at the top of a block wall and in older buildings downtown with loose trim or shutters. Brazilian free-tailed bats and evening bats are the species we see in buildings most often.
Local snapshot
- Lake County
- Lakes on almost every side
- Green Swamp edge to the south
- Barrel tile roofs common
Bat exclusion step by step
Bat exclusion takes several nights, and every step is about letting bats leave safely.
Find every way in and out
We inspect the roof line and attic and often watch the house at dusk to confirm the active exits.
Seal the unused gaps
Every opening the bats aren’t actively using gets sealed so the colony has only the exits we choose.
Fit one-way devices
Each exit gets a one-way tube or net. Bats crawl out to feed and can’t find their way back.
Finish the seal
After several nights with no activity, we remove the devices and seal the last openings. If guano has built up, our attic cleanup team removes and sanitizes it.
Hear from Clermont area homeowners
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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.
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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. …
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Kevin was extremely knowledgeable and kind. I 100% recommend him and the company.
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Bats, guano and health
Bats eat huge numbers of mosquitoes and other insects, and most never come near people. The concern is their guano and the occasional bat that ends up inside the living space. Guano can grow the fungus that causes histoplasmosis, and bats are one of the animals most likely to carry rabies in Florida.
- Don’t pick up a bat barehanded
- Don’t sweep or vacuum dry guano
- Keep pets away from grounded bats
- Talk to a doctor about any possible bite
Don’t seal bats in
Blocking holes before the colony is out can send bats into your living space or kill them inside walls. Let us handle the exclusion. While we’re there, we can check for other entry points with Clermont exclusion work, or see our Orlando bat removal page for more on how we work.
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Bat Removal in Clermont: quick answers
Have a question that isn’t here? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll help.
Can bats be removed from my Clermont home in July?
No. July is inside Florida’s bat maternity season, April 15 through August 14, when exclusion isn’t allowed. We can inspect and plan the job, then exclude the colony once the season ends.
How much does bat removal cost in Clermont?
We quote it after we’ve inspected your Clermont home. Cost depends on the size of the colony, the number of gaps that need sealing, the height and type of roof and whether guano cleanup is needed.
How many nights does a Clermont bat exclusion take?
Exclusion devices usually stay up for several nights to make sure every bat is out. Then we seal the last openings. Cleanup, if needed, comes after.
Are bats in my attic dangerous?
Bats in the attic aren’t usually a direct threat, but their guano can grow the fungus behind histoplasmosis and bats can carry rabies. Don’t touch bats or disturb guano, and call us if a bat gets into the house.
Why are there so many bats around Clermont?
The lakes produce a lot of insects, which is great food for bats. Homes with tile roofs and older buildings with loose trim give them plenty of places to roost.
Will the bats just move to my neighbor’s house?
Some may try. Excluded bats look for another roost nearby, which is why a bat house in the yard can help. Sealing your own home keeps them from coming back to yours.
Plan your Clermont bat removal
Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll confirm what’s roosting and schedule the right time to exclude. Visit our Clermont wildlife control page to see the other animals we remove.