Bat removal in Largo, FL
Bat removal in Largo, FL is a careful, legal process. Critter Guys excludes the colony with one-way devices outside of maternity season, seals the gaps and cleans up the guano, so the bats move on unharmed.
- Protected bats, humane exclusion
- FWC season dates followed
- Guano cleaned up afterward
Request a Largo bat inspection
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 does bat removal in Largo, FL by exclusion only. We find the roost and every gap the colony uses, fit one-way devices so bats can leave but not return, then permanently seal the building and clean up guano. We never exclude during Florida’s bat maternity season, April 15 through August 14. To book a Largo bat inspection, call or text (321) 203-6963.
Largo bat work waits for mid-August
From April 15 through August 14, Florida bats are raising pups that can’t fly yet. Excluding then would trap them inside, so we use those months to inspect and prepare, and do the actual exclusion once the window opens.
Where bats roost around Largo
Bats are part of Largo’s natural landscape. Largo Central Park Nature Preserve lists bats among the wildlife that live or feed there, and the water at John S. Taylor Park, Walsingham Park and along the Narrows produces the evening insects they hunt. Natural roosts in old trees and palms are limited, though, so bats look for buildings.
In Largo, that means barrel tile roofs, gaps behind decorative shutters, loose soffit on older block homes and the trim and expansion joints of condo buildings, clubhouses and commercial strips along Ulmerton Road and East Bay Drive. Brazilian free-tailed bats and evening bats are the two we see most.
Largo at a glance
- Bats live at the Largo Nature Preserve
- Taylor and Walsingham Park lakes
- Condos and clubhouse buildings
- Pinellas County
Out in the field
What not to do about bats, and what works
Most bat mistakes come from trying to fix it fast. Here’s how the common moves compare.
| Common mistake | What works instead |
|---|---|
| Sealing the gap at night | One-way devices so bats leave before sealing |
| Spraying or poisoning | Exclusion, since Florida bats are protected |
| Excluding in June | Waiting until after August 14 |
| Sweeping up guano dry | Professional removal and sanitizing |
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Our bat removal process for Largo homes and buildings
Bat exclusion takes patience. Here’s what it looks like.
Dusk check and inspection
We find the roost, watch the exit points if needed and map every crack along the roof, trim and walls.
Close the extras
Gaps the colony isn’t using get sealed first, so the bats have only a few exits left.
Fit one-way devices
Exclusion devices go on the remaining exits. Bats leave to feed at night and can’t get back in.
Seal for good, then clean
Once the bats are out, the devices come off and every opening is sealed. Guano gets removed and the area sanitized, which our Largo attic cleanup service handles.
Signs bats have moved into your Largo home
Bats are easy to miss. Watch for these.
- Small dark droppings piling up on a window sill, patio or walkway
- Brown rub marks around a gap in the trim or under a roof tile
- Soft squeaking from a wall or ceiling near sunset
- Bats flying out one at a time from the same spot at dusk
- A sharp, ammonia-like smell in the attic or a closet
Bats, health and staying safe
Bats eat a lot of insects, and most are perfectly healthy, but there are two health reasons to keep them out of the house. Their guano can grow the fungus that causes histoplasmosis, which people catch by breathing in dust from disturbed droppings. And bats are one of the animals most often found with rabies in Florida, so nobody should handle one bare-handed.
If a bat ever gets into your living space, close interior doors, keep people and pets away and call us. If anyone may have been bitten or woke up with a bat in the room, call a doctor or the county health department. Our Orlando bat removal page has more on how exclusion works, and the Largo wildlife removal page covers the other animals we handle locally. Once bats are out, it’s smart to seal the whole roof line too.
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What Largo homeowners ask about bat removal
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
Can I get bats removed from my Largo home in summer?
Not during maternity season, April 15 through August 14, because pups that can’t fly would be trapped. In summer we inspect, seal unused gaps and schedule your exclusion for as soon as the season opens.
How much does bat removal cost in Largo?
The cost depends on the size of the colony, the number and height of the openings, the roof type and how much guano needs to be cleaned. Once we’ve mapped the openings, we give you the full quote up front.
Are bats in a Largo condo or clubhouse something you handle?
Yes. We work with condo associations, HOAs, 55+ communities, property managers and businesses. Bigger buildings usually need the whole roof line planned out, and we coordinate with management on access.
Is it legal to kill bats in my attic?
No. Bats are protected in Florida. Exclusion with one-way devices, timed outside maternity season, is the legal and humane way to get them out.
Can bats get into a manufactured home?
They can, though it’s less common than with tile roofs. Bats roost in gaps at the roof edge, behind trim or under add-on roofs where they meet the main home. The same exclusion method works.
What should I do with a bat on the ground in my yard?
Leave it alone and keep pets away. A grounded bat may be sick or injured, so don’t pick it up without protection. Call or text us, or your county animal services, for help.
Bats in your Largo roof or walls?
Call or text (321) 203-6963. We’ll confirm the colony and get you on the exclusion calendar.