Bat removal in Kissimmee, FL
Bat removal in Kissimmee has to be done the legal way: one-way exclusion, outside of maternity season, with every gap closed after. We plan the job around the calendar and the roof.
- Exclusion only, never killing
- Scheduled outside April 15 to Aug 14
- Guano cleanup available
Bats in your Kissimmee roof
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 Kissimmee, FL through exclusion. We find the roost and every opening the bats use, install one-way devices so they fly out at night and can’t return, then seal the gaps and clean up guano. Because bats are a protected species here, no exclusion happens between April 15 and August 14. To book a Kissimmee inspection, reach us by call or text at (321) 203-6963.
Bat season rules every Kissimmee job
Mid-April to mid-August is when colonies have young that are still flightless, and FWC rules keep exclusion closed for that stretch, ending on August 14. If you find bats during those months, call anyway. We can inspect, plan the job and be ready to start the day the window opens.
Why bats roost so close to Lake Toho
A bat colony needs two things: a dry, tight roost and a lot of insects. Kissimmee supplies both. Lake Tohopekaliga, Shingle Creek and the marshes south of town put out clouds of insects at dusk, and the homes and commercial buildings a short flight away give bats the warm crevices they like.
Brazilian free-tailed bats and evening bats are the two species we see most in Florida buildings. They tuck into the gaps under barrel tile, the space behind a loose fascia board, soffit vents and the seams on flat-roofed commercial buildings along the US 192 and John Young Parkway corridors. For the other animals that use those same roof gaps, see our Kissimmee wildlife removal overview.
Local snapshot
- Insects off Lake Toho at dusk
- Shingle Creek marsh and wetland
- Barrel tile roofs across Osceola
On the job
Bat removal in Kissimmee starts with watching
Bats don’t leave much to see during the day. The best clue is the evening exit: stand outside about 20 minutes before dark and watch the roof line. If small dark shapes drop out of one spot and flutter off, you’ve found the roost entrance. The second giveaway is guano. It’s dark and pellet-shaped, and if you press a piece with a stick it turns to glittery dust, since bats live on beetles and moths.
Look under that spot, too. Guano piles up on the lanai floor, stains the stucco below a gap and collects on window sills. Brown smudges around a crack mean bats have been rubbing through it for a while.
The health side, stated plainly
Old guano can hold the fungus linked to histoplasmosis, and along with raccoons and foxes, bats are among the Florida animals that test positive for rabies most often. Neither fact calls for panic. It’s a reason not to sweep up guano without protection and never to handle a bat bare-handed.
Kissimmee customers on bat exclusion
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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.
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We had a huge yellow jacket nest in a palm and Craig was able to get it taken care of immediately. A+++
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Nelson was professional and knowledgeable. We will call Critter Guys again.
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How exclusion works on a Kissimmee home
Exclusion is a sequence, and skipping steps is how bats end up in the living room. Here’s the order.
Inspect and map the gaps
We find the main roost entrance and every secondary crack or seam bats could use. Bats need very little space, so this part takes care.
Seal everything but the exits
All the minor openings get closed first, leaving only the main entry points the colony uses each night.
Install one-way devices
Valves or tubes go over the exits. At dusk the bats crawl out to hunt, and the device won’t let them back through.
Confirm, then close
After the colony is out, we remove the devices and seal those last openings for good. Our wildlife exclusion in Kissimmee service covers the rest of the roof line if it needs more work.
Proper bat removal vs. the shortcuts
We get called after a lot of well-meant attempts. These are the ones that tend to backfire.
| The shortcut | Why it fails |
|---|---|
| Sealing the hole during the day | The colony is inside, and bats end up in the attic or the house |
| Spraying or poisoning | Illegal for protected bats and leaves dead animals in the walls |
| Working in June or July | Pups that can’t fly are trapped inside and die |
| Leaving the guano | The odor stays and the attic insulation keeps soaking it up |
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What Kissimmee homeowners ask about bat removal
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
How much does bat removal cost in Kissimmee?
Pricing comes down to how big the roost is, the number of cracks we have to close, what kind of roof you have and how much guano has piled up. We’ll give you a clear quote once we’ve seen the roost.
Can you get bats out of my Kissimmee house in the summer?
Not until August 15. The state’s pup season closes exclusion from April 15 to August 14, since young that can’t fly yet would be sealed in with no way out. We can inspect and schedule the work now so it starts as soon as the season ends.
Do bats in a tile roof get into the attic?
Often they stay in the space between the tile and the roof deck, but they’ll move into the attic through any gap in the decking or soffit. Either way, the guano builds up and needs to come out once the bats are excluded.
Is it safe to sweep up bat droppings myself?
We don’t recommend it. Bat guano can carry the fungus behind histoplasmosis, and sweeping kicks it into the air. Larger amounts should be removed and the area sanitized, which our Kissimmee attic cleanup crew handles.
Will the bats come back after they’re excluded?
They’ll try, because bats return to familiar roosts. That’s why every gap gets sealed once the colony is out, not only the main exit. A tight roof line is what keeps them from moving back in next season.
What kind of bats live in Kissimmee buildings?
Mostly two species: the Brazilian free-tailed bat and the evening bat. Both are small, eat huge numbers of insects and are protected, which is why the only legal approach is humane exclusion. More background is on our Orlando bat removal page.
Plan your bat exclusion now
Reach us at (321) 203-6963 or use the form. We’ll inspect and pick a start date that fits the season.