Bat removal in Ocoee, FL
If you’ve noticed dark specks under an eave or bats pouring off your roof at dusk, you likely have a colony. Bat removal in Ocoee is done by exclusion, on Florida’s schedule, and we handle every step.
- Protected bats, humane methods
- Scheduled outside pup season
- Every entry gap sealed
Think you have bats in Ocoee?
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 Ocoee, FL, using humane exclusion. An inspection finds the roost and every entry gap. We seal the unused gaps, place one-way devices on the active exits so the colony leaves at dusk and can’t return, then close the last openings and clean the guano. No exclusions happen from April 15 through August 14. Call or text (321) 203-6963.
How Ocoee residents spot a bat colony
Bats rarely make the kind of racket raccoons or squirrels do. Most people find them by what’s left outside.
Droppings under one spot
Small, dark droppings that pile up on a sill, the lanai deck or the driveway below a single eave. They crumble into dust when pressed.
A stream of bats at sunset
Watch the roofline about 15 minutes after sundown. A colony leaves from the same gap in a steady line.
Stained stucco by a gap
Brown, oily smudges on white stucco or fascia where bats rub as they squeeze in.
Faint chirping in the wall
Soft squeaks or scratching inside an exterior wall or soffit in the late afternoon.
A bat in the house
One bat inside a bedroom or garage often means a roost nearby has an opening into the living space.
Why bats settle along Ocoee’s lakes
Bats eat a huge number of insects, and Ocoee’s lakes produce plenty. Starke Lake, Lake Olympia, Spring Lake, Prairie Lake and the retention ponds in almost every subdivision hatch mosquitoes and midges all summer, and bats feed over the water at night. Lake Apopka, just to the northwest, adds even more.
For a day roost, bats want a dark, narrow spot close to that food. Ocoee’s many stucco homes with barrel tile or shingle roofs, built mostly in the late 1990s and 2000s, now have small gaps at the tile edge, behind fascia and in soffits. A gap the width of your finger is enough. It’s one more thing we look for during any Ocoee wildlife inspection.
Ocoee field notes
- Starke Lake and Lake Olympia
- Ponds in nearly every subdivision
- Lake Apopka to the northwest
- Tile roofs on many stucco homes
Recent work around Central Florida
April 15 to August 14 is off limits
That’s Florida’s bat maternity season. Pups can’t fly yet, so excluding the colony would trap them inside. We inspect and schedule during those months, then do the work on or after August 15.
Ocoee homeowners after the bats left
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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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Our bat removal process for Ocoee homes
Bat exclusion is about patience and making sure every last bat is outside before the house is closed.
Find the roost
We inspect the roof, soffits and attic, often watching the evening exit to confirm exactly where the bats come and go.
Close the extras
Gaps the colony isn’t using are sealed first, so only the main exits remain.
Fit one-way exits
Exclusion devices let bats drop out to feed at night but block them from coming back. They stay up until the roost is empty.
Seal and clean
The last gaps are sealed, and guano is removed and the area treated. Our attic cleanup in Ocoee handles the droppings.
Bats, the law and your health
Bats are protected in Florida, and they’re useful neighbors: a colony eats a lot of mosquitoes. That’s why removal is done by exclusion and never by killing or trapping. Critter Guys follows FWC rules on every bat job, the same way we do for bat removal in Orlando.
The health side is worth knowing without worrying about. Bat guano can carry the fungus behind histoplasmosis, which becomes a risk when dried droppings get stirred into the air. And bats are among the animals most often found with rabies in Florida, so no one should handle a bat bare-handed.
Bat-friendly spots on Ocoee houses
These are the gaps we check first on Ocoee roofs. Sealing them also helps keep out squirrels and roof rats.
- The open curve under the bottom row of barrel tile
- Gaps where fascia has pulled away from the roof deck
- Torn soffit vent screens
- Space behind decorative shutters and trim
- Gaps around chimney chases and roof penetrations
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What Ocoee homeowners ask about bat removal
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How much does bat removal cost in Ocoee?
The cost depends on colony size, the number of gaps that need sealing, the roof style and how much guano cleanup is involved. The quote comes after we’ve counted the gaps on your roof.
Can I just seal the hole bats are using?
No. Sealing a roost with bats inside traps them, which is against FWC rules and often sends bats into your living space looking for a way out. Exclusion with one-way devices is the legal and humane way.
When is the best time to book bat exclusion in Ocoee?
Any time from August 15 through April 14. Late summer and fall fill up quickly because people notice bats over the summer and have to wait out maternity season, so it helps to get inspected early.
Do bats leave on their own in winter?
Some colonies move around, but many Florida bats use the same roost for much of the year. Waiting for them to leave usually just means more guano in the attic.
Is bat guano on my lanai harmful?
A small amount isn’t a reason to panic, but it shouldn’t be swept dry or handled bare-handed, because dried guano can carry the fungus behind histoplasmosis. Wet it down before cleaning a small patch, or let us handle larger amounts.
What kinds of bats are in Ocoee homes?
The bats most often found roosting in Florida buildings are Brazilian free-tailed bats and evening bats. Both are colony bats and both are protected.
Plan your Ocoee bat exclusion
Call or text (321) 203-6963. We’ll confirm the roost, explain the timing and get you on the schedule.