Bat removal in Pinellas Park, FL
Bats in Pinellas Park turn up as often in commercial buildings and storage units as they do in home attics. Critter Guys handles bat removal in Pinellas Park, FL with humane one-way exclusion and full sealing, on a schedule that follows Florida law.
- Homes and commercial buildings
- Humane exclusion only
- FWC season followed
Bats in your building?
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 Pinellas Park, FL for homes, condos, warehouses and retail buildings. We inspect the building, find where the colony enters, install one-way exclusion devices so bats leave at dusk and can’t return, then seal every gap. Florida bats are protected, so we never harm them and never exclude from April 15 to August 14. Call or text (321) 203-6963.
Where bats roost around Pinellas Park
Pinellas Park has a big commercial footprint for its size. US 19, Park Boulevard and 49th Street are lined with shopping plazas, warehouses, storage facilities and offices, and those buildings are full of the gaps bats like: expansion joints, gaps behind fascia and parapet flashing, and spaces behind signs and decorative trim. Brazilian free-tailed bats in particular will move into a building like that and stay for years.
Residential bats here usually find a way into block homes through gaps at the roof return, under ridge caps or behind loose fascia. Food isn’t a problem for them. The ponds, drainage channels and nearby wetlands at Sawgrass Lake Park produce insects every evening. For other wildlife in the area, see our Pinellas Park wildlife control page.
Pinellas Park field notes
- Busy commercial corridors along US 19
- Warehouses and storage facilities
- Ponds and channels feed insects
- Sawgrass Lake wetlands nearby
Bats in a home vs. bats in a commercial building
The method is the same, but the job looks different.
| Home | Commercial building |
|---|---|
| Roost usually in attic or roof edge | Roost in joints, parapets, signage gaps |
| A handful of entry points | Many entry points around the structure |
| Guano in the attic insulation | Guano on walkways, ledges, storefronts |
| One homeowner to coordinate with | Property managers, tenants and access times |
On the job
How bat removal works under Florida law
Florida bats are protected, so bat removal here is always exclusion. Nothing is trapped, poisoned or killed. We let the bats leave on their own at night and make sure they can’t get back in.
Timing matters. Between April 15 and August 14, bat colonies are raising pups that can’t fly, and FWC rules don’t allow exclusion during that period. If you find bats in, say, May, we’ll still come out, confirm the roost and plan the work, then come back once the season closes.
Why you shouldn’t seal them in
Closing up bat holes while the colony is inside leads to bats dying in the walls, a strong odor and bats finding their way into the living space or the store. It’s also illegal. One-way devices are the only right answer.
Which bats we see
Most building colonies in Pinellas Park are Brazilian free-tailed bats, with evening bats in some locations. Both are small enough to fit through a gap about the width of a thumb.
Bat removal reviews from Pinellas Park
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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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Our bat removal steps for Pinellas Park properties
Here’s the order we work in once it’s the right time of year.
Find the colony and every gap
An inspection of the whole structure, often including a dusk check to see exactly where bats are leaving.
Seal secondary openings
We close off the gaps the bats aren’t using as main exits, so the colony funnels to the doors we control.
Install one-way devices
Tubes or netting on the main exits let bats out at dusk but not back in. They stay up for several nights.
Seal and clean up
Once the roost is empty, we remove the devices, seal the final openings and can clean guano out through our attic cleanup in Pinellas Park.
Signs of bats at your Pinellas Park home or business
Look for these, especially around the roof line and building joints.
- Bats flying out of one spot on the building around sunset.
- Small dark droppings piling up on a ledge, walkway or window sill.
- Brown, greasy stains around a gap in the fascia or a joint.
- Faint squeaking from a wall or ceiling, mostly at dusk.
- A strong ammonia smell from an attic or storage area.
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What Pinellas Park homeowners ask about bat removal
Don’t see your question? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and ask a real person.
What does bat removal cost for a Pinellas Park business?
We quote after the inspection. It depends on the building’s size and height, how many gaps need sealing, roof and wall materials, access needs and whether guano cleanup is needed. Larger commercial buildings usually take more sealing work.
Can you remove bats from a storage facility or warehouse?
Yes. Bats like the joints and gaps in warehouse and storage buildings. We inspect the whole structure, plan around access and tenants, and use the same humane exclusion we use on homes.
Is it legal to remove bats in Pinellas Park in the summer?
Not by exclusion. From April 15 through August 14 bats are raising pups, and FWC rules don’t allow exclusion. We can inspect and plan during that window, then do the exclusion afterward.
Are bats dangerous to customers or employees?
Bats generally avoid people, but they can carry rabies, and their guano can carry the fungus behind histoplasmosis. No one should handle a bat bare-handed, and guano on walkways or in attics should be cleaned up properly.
What if a bat gets into the store or office?
Keep people away from it, close doors to that area and open an exterior door if you can. Don’t let anyone grab it with bare hands. Then call us to find out how it got in, because one bat inside often means a colony nearby.
Get your bat problem scheduled
Call or text (321) 203-6963 or send the form to book an inspection, home or commercial. Learn more about our bat removal approach, see how we seal Pinellas Park buildings, or read about bat work in St. Petersburg.