Bat removal in Melbourne, FL
Bat removal in Melbourne for colonies tucked under tile, behind fascia or in a gable vent. We let them fly out on their own with one-way devices, then close up the roof line behind them.
- Protected species, handled legally
- No exclusion April 15 to Aug 14
- Guano cleaned, gaps sealed
Book a Melbourne 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.
- Firm quote before any work starts
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Quick answer. Critter Guys provides bat removal in Melbourne, FL, through humane exclusion. First, an inspection shows where the colony gets into your Melbourne home. We seal the unused gaps, place one-way devices on the active exits so the bats leave at dusk and can’t get back, then seal the last openings and clean up guano. Exclusion is never done from April 15 to August 14, per FWC rules. Call or text (321) 203-6963.
How Melbourne homeowners find out they have bats
Bats rarely make themselves obvious. Most people find one of these first.
A pile of droppings on the lanai
Dark pellets that collect in one spot on a patio, a window sill or the top of the pool cage, right under a gap.
Brown smudges at the roof line
Bats rub oil from their fur onto the edges of the crack they use every night.
A stream of bats at sunset
Watch the house for 20 minutes at dusk. A colony leaves one after another.
Chirping inside a wall
Faint squeaks in the evening, especially in late spring and summer when pups are present.
A bat inside the house
One wandering into a room often means a roost somewhere in the walls or attic.
Bat habitat around Melbourne
Bats eat huge numbers of insects, and Melbourne produces plenty. The Indian River Lagoon on the east, Lake Washington and the St. Johns River marshes on the west, and the creeks and ponds in between all raise mosquitoes and other bugs. On a warm evening, bats work the air over the water and the streetlights.
For a roost, they want a tight, warm space. In Melbourne we find them under barrel tile on newer homes, behind loose fascia on older ones, in gable vents with failing screens, and in the expansion joints and soffits of commercial buildings. Brazilian free-tailed bats and evening bats are the usual species.
Local snapshot
- Indian River Lagoon to the east
- Lake Washington to the west
- Tile roofs and older fascia
- Brevard County
On the job
Why bat removal follows Florida’s calendar
Florida bats are protected, and from April 15 through August 14 they’re raising pups that can’t fly. FWC rules don’t allow exclusion during that time, because the mothers would be locked out and the young would die inside.
That leaves the rest of the year for exclusion work. Mid August through fall is the busiest stretch, once the pups can fly. Winter and early spring work too, on nights when bats are active.
Found bats in June?
Call us anyway. We can inspect, identify the entry points, seal any gaps the bats aren’t using and put you on the calendar for August 15 or soon after.
Commercial buildings
Offices, warehouses and shopping centers in Melbourne get bats too, often in expansion joints or under metal roof edges. The same rules apply, and we work with property managers to plan the timing.
Melbourne homeowners on our bat exclusions
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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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These guys took care of a pest problem we had in our community of townhomes outside of downtown Orlando. Extremely effective, highly professional, and overall pleasant & fair.
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Our Melbourne bat removal process
Here’s how a bat exclusion goes, start to finish.
Inspect and confirm
We find the active exits, estimate the colony size and check the rest of the house for other openings.
Close the extras
Gaps the bats aren’t using are sealed so the colony has to use the exits we choose.
One-way devices on
Exclusion tubes or netting go over the active exits. Bats leave at dusk and can’t return.
Seal for good
Once no bats remain, the devices come off and the last openings are sealed. Our Melbourne wildlife exclusion can go over the rest of the house.
Cleaning up bat guano safely
Guano doesn’t leave with the bats. Dried bat droppings can carry the fungus behind histoplasmosis, so sweeping or vacuuming it up without protection isn’t a good idea. Large deposits in an attic need professional removal.
Our attic cleanup in Melbourne removes guano and soiled insulation and disinfects the space.
- Guano removed and bagged
- Soiled insulation taken out
- Surfaces disinfected
- Stains and odor treated
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Melbourne bat removal questions, answered
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
What does bat removal cost in Melbourne?
It varies with the colony size, the number of entry points, the height of the roof and how much guano is left. We start with an inspection and quote from what we see on your Melbourne house.
How many days do the one-way tubes stay on a Melbourne roof?
The one-way devices usually stay up for about a week, until we’re sure every bat is out. After that, the tubes come down, the final gaps get sealed and the guano cleanup can start.
Can a Melbourne homeowner legally poison or trap bats?
No. Florida bats are protected, so they can only be removed through exclusion, which lets them leave and keeps them from returning. Poison and trapping aren’t allowed.
Should I be worried about rabies from bats?
Bats are one of the animals most often found with rabies in Florida, so never handle one. Most bats never come in contact with people. If someone may have been bitten or a bat is found in a room where someone was sleeping, contact a doctor.
Can bats get into my Melbourne house through a tile roof?
Yes. Bats often roost under the first row of barrel tile or in gaps where the tile meets the fascia. We check these during the inspection and seal them once the bats are out.
Do you do bat removal near Melbourne?
Yes. We cover Palm Bay, Titusville and the rest of Central Florida. Our bat removal page for Orlando covers our general approach, and our Melbourne wildlife control page lists other animals we handle here.
Plan your bat exclusion now
Reach Critter Guys by call or text at (321) 203-6963. We’ll find the roost on your Melbourne home and book the exclusion for the right week.