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A large colony of bats clustered tightly together underneath an orange roof tile

Do You Have Bats in Your Florida Home or Building?

Typically, it is obvious when you have a bat problem. Most of our customers throughout Florida either see the bats themselves entering and leaving or they see the large amount of bat guano that is being left behind. In some cases, you can hear the high pitch "squeaking" bats tend to do, particularly when there is a large colony. If you are seeing lots of bats flying around in the early morning and late evening, there is a chance that there is a bat colony near by, but not necessarily living in your home or building. If you are seeing any of the above bat activity, please call us to schedule an inspection.

An evening bat sitting on a log in Florida

Bat “Blackout Dates” in Florida and Alabama

Each year, state wildlife protection laws establish specific “blackout dates” that legally restrict bat removal or exclusion activities. These periods are designed to protect bats during their critical maternity and hibernation seasons, so these vital creatures can raise their young and rest without disturbance.

Our trained Wildlife Removal Specialists arrive at your property fully equipped and uniformed, prepared to assess all bat-related concerns. We carefully determine the number of bat colonies present, locate every possible entry point, and inspect for any damage caused by bat guano or urine.

While bat removal is strictly prohibited during blackout dates, we offer inspections year-round to help you plan the safest and most effective intervention once the restricted period ends.

If you suspect bat activity on your property, don’t hesitate to schedule an inspection at any time. Our specialists will provide you with a comprehensive evaluation and a tailored plan that respects these legal protections while protecting your home.

Our Proven Bat Removal Process

A Friends of Bats Wildlife Removal Specialist will arrive to your property fully uniformed and ready to identify all potential bat activity issues. Our intention is to identify how many bat colonies are on the property, where all entry points are located, and to find any damage caused by bat guano and urine (if any). It should be noted, that in the State of Florida, bats are protected April 15th to August 15th for bat maternity season. The reason bats are protected during this time period is due to the way bat removal is performed. Juvenile bats do not fly until they are fully weaned. If the mature bats fly out through our one way exit devices, they will not be able to re-enter, and the flightless young would then be left behind to starve to death. This is not only inhumane, but not productive in ensuring bat populations are thriving. Bats are very important to the environment and reducing diseases associated with mosquito populations.

Bat Removal & exclusion

Worker using a boom lift to reach the roof of a multi-story house for bat removal

How to Remove Bats

Friends of Bats follows the guidelines set forth by the Florida Bat Conservancy. Our goal, is that you never experience a bat problem again. Although we always seal all of the entry points where bats could get in, we do provide up to a five year warranty in the event they return.

Step 1: Seal All Potential Entry Points Bats Are Not Using

Bats can fit into areas as small as 1/4". To ensure they do not find another way, we seal every potential entry point off that bats are not using on your structure. This will ensure they will not return.

Step 2: Install Bat Exclusion Devices

On all of the areas bats are currently using to enter the structure, we install nets or bat valves that will allow the bats to fly out, but not return back into those same areas. Under Florida Law, these devices must stay in place for a minimum of four consecutive nights with no rain, high winds, or temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Bats do not fly when the conditions are not clear or warm enough. If mosquitoes aren't active, neither are bats. The only time bats leave is to feed or change roosting sites. We will leave up exclusion devices 7-14 days depending on the size of the colony, time of year, and location of the bats.

Step 3: Remove Bat Exclusion Devices, Treat, & Seal

Once we are certain that the entire bat colony has left the structure, the bat exclusion devices are removed and the areas the bats were entering are sealed permanently. If the bats were living under roof tiles, it is at this time we perform enzyme and fungicide treatments under the tiles.

Step 4: Attic Restoration

If the bats were entering into the attic, it is at this time we begin the cleanup of any bat guano and replace any damaged insulation.