Bat removal in Wesley Chapel, FL
Bat removal in Wesley Chapel, FL runs on a calendar. Florida bats are protected, so we push them out with one-way exclusion devices, only outside the spring and summer pupping window, and then close every gap they used.
- Exclusion only, never killing
- Scheduled around pupping season
- Gaps sealed once bats leave
Seeing bats at dusk? Tell 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 does bat removal in Wesley Chapel, FL by exclusion: we find where the colony enters, fit one-way devices so the bats fly out and can’t return, then seal the remaining gaps and clean up the guano. Florida protects bats, so we never exclude during maternity season, April 15 through August 14. We inspect any time of year. Call or text (321) 203-6963.
When bat removal can happen in Wesley Chapel
Florida sets the schedule here, not us. Mid-April through mid-August, the pups can’t fly, so sealing a colony out would leave them trapped inside. Here’s how the year breaks down.
| Time of year | What we can do |
|---|---|
| August 15 through December | Full exclusion and sealing, our busiest bat stretch |
| January through April 14 | Exclusion and sealing, before pups arrive |
| April 15 through August 14 | Inspection, planning and guano assessment only |
| Any month | Inspection and a written plan |
Signs you have a bat colony in the house
Bats are quiet, and most people never see them inside. These are the clues that tend to give them away.
A dusk fly-out
Stand in the yard about 15 minutes after sunset and watch the roofline. Small dark shapes dropping out of one spot, one after another, is a colony.
Guano under an edge
Small dark droppings that crumble into shiny specks when crushed, piled on a window ledge, the lanai deck or the driveway below a gap.
Brown staining
Greasy rub marks around a gap in the fascia, the edge of a tile roof or a gable vent where bats squeeze in.
Squeaking at sunset
A faint chattering from inside a wall or the roof edge right before the colony heads out for the night.
An ammonia smell
A sharp odor near a vent or in the attic, which builds up as guano and urine collect over time.
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Why bats move into Wesley Chapel rooftops
Bats need two things: water with plenty of insects over it, and a tight, warm spot to roost. Wesley Chapel has both in quantity. Retention ponds sit behind nearly every subdivision, Cypress Creek and its wetlands run through the middle of the area, and the Epperson lagoon and golf course ponds at places like Saddlebrook add more open water. On a summer night, all of that produces a lot of bugs.
For roosts, the newer housing here offers plenty of choices. Barrel tile roofs on some of the larger homes leave hollow spaces under the tiles at the eaves, and stucco homes with decorative trim and stacked rooflines have small gaps behind fascia and at roof returns. Brazilian free-tailed bats and evening bats are the species we find most often in Florida buildings, and both are happy in either spot. For other animals that share those rooflines, our Wesley Chapel wildlife control page has the full rundown.
Local snapshot
- Ponds behind most neighborhoods
- Tile and shingle roofs, stacked rooflines
- Cypress Creek wetlands
- Pasco County, Tampa Bay region
Wesley Chapel customers on our bat work
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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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These guys are absolute professionals 10 out of 10 service. We would definitely recommend.
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Our bat exclusion steps
Bat removal done right takes a few visits, because the bats have to leave on their own.
Watch and inspect
We inspect the roof and attic and, when it helps, watch the evening fly-out to find every spot the colony uses.
Seal the secondary gaps
Small cracks the bats aren’t actively using get closed first, so the colony is funneled toward the main exits.
Install one-way devices
Exclusion devices go on the active exits. Bats fly out at dusk to feed and can’t get back in. This only happens outside the April 15 to August 14 window.
Seal and clean
Once the roost is empty, the devices come off and the openings are sealed. Our attic cleanup in Wesley Chapel handles any guano left in the attic or walls.
Where bats tuck in on Pasco homes
Bats only need a gap about the width of your thumb. On the homes we inspect around Wesley Chapel, these are the spots that come up most.
- Under barrel tile at the eaves and ridge
- Behind fascia boards at roof returns
- Gable vents with loose or torn screens
- Gaps where the lanai or pool cage meets the house
- Behind shutters and decorative stucco trim
- Chimney chases and roof vent flashing
Guano, histoplasmosis and what to do about it
Bats eat huge numbers of insects, which is why Florida protects them. The downside is what they leave behind. Bat guano can carry the fungus that causes histoplasmosis, a lung infection people can pick up by breathing in dust from disturbed droppings. A small pile on the lanai is low risk, but an attic with years of buildup is a different story.
Don’t sweep or vacuum guano out of an attic yourself. We remove contaminated insulation and droppings with proper protection, then sanitize the area. Once the bats are out, sealing the house is the job of our Wesley Chapel exclusion crew. If you’d like to read more on how we approach bats in general, the main bat removal page covers it.
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Wesley Chapel bat removal questions, answered
Have a question that isn’t here? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll help.
Can you remove bats from my Wesley Chapel home in June?
No. June falls inside Florida’s bat maternity season, April 15 through August 14, when exclusion isn’t allowed because the pups can’t fly yet. We can inspect, plan and get you on the schedule for mid-August.
Can I just spray or poison the bats in my roof?
No, and it’s illegal. Bats are protected in Florida, so the only legal way to get them out of a building is exclusion with one-way devices. Poisons, sprays and sealing them inside are not options.
How many days do the one-way bat devices stay up?
Usually a week or so with the devices in place, depending on the size of the colony and how many exits it uses. We check that the roost is empty before sealing the last openings.
What does bat removal cost in Wesley Chapel?
It depends on the size of the colony, how many gaps need sealing, the roof type and height, and how much guano cleanup is needed. We start with a roofline inspection and give you a quote before any work.
Will a bat house in my yard keep bats out of my attic?
Not by itself. A bat house gives the colony somewhere to go after exclusion, which some homeowners like, but it won’t lure bats out of a roof they’re already using. Sealing the house is what keeps them out.
What should I do if a bat gets inside my living space?
Close interior doors to keep it in one room, open a window or outside door, turn off the lights and give it time to leave. Don’t touch it with bare hands. If anyone may have been bitten or scratched, talk to a doctor.
Plan your Wesley Chapel bat removal
Reach us by call or text at (321) 203-6963, or use the form, and we’ll inspect now and book the exclusion for the right time of year.