About bats in Central Florida
Common Central Florida species include the Brazilian free-tailed bat and evening bat. Bats are frequently found in gable vents and tile-roof edges across Winter Park, Lake Nona and Kissimmee.
How to identify bats
- Dusk and dawn activity at the roofline
- Dark staining below entry points
- Guano piles below gable vents or under eaves
- High-pitched chirps or rustling near the roof edge
Seasonal activity
Florida bat maternity season is April 15 – August 15. Exclusion is prohibited by law during that window.
Risks and damage
- Guano accumulation and histoplasmosis risk
- Odor and insulation contamination
Where they get in
- Gable vents
- Roof-to-wall intersections
- Ridge caps
- Fascia gaps
- Tile-roof openings
Our removal and exclusion process
- Attic and exterior inspection
- Identification of primary and secondary entry points
- One-way exclusion devices installed on active openings
- Sealing of all remaining openings
- Guano cleanup and sanitation
Read the full bat removal and exclusion page for details.
How to prevent bats from returning
- Legal, timed exclusion between Aug 16 and Apr 14
- Screen all gable and ridge vents
- Seal tile-roof edges
Bats removal across the Orlando metro
Wildlife Removal Orlando handles bats calls throughout Orlando, Winter Park, Maitland, Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Ocoee, Winter Garden, Sanford, Lake Mary, Oviedo, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Clermont and the surrounding Central Florida communities.