Bats in your attic are a real problem — but unlike rats or raccoons, they're protected, and removing them the wrong way (or at the wrong time) is illegal in Florida. Here's what the law requires.
Bats are protected — and timing matters
Every native bat species in Florida is protected. Crucially, there's a legally-defined maternity season (roughly mid-April through mid-August) during which bats cannot be excluded, because doing so would trap flightless pups inside to die. Attempting exclusion during this window is illegal.
This is why bat work must be handled by a professional who knows the law — improper exclusion is both illegal and a guarantee of dead bats and worse odor in your walls.
Exclusion, not extermination
The legal, humane method is exclusion: installing one-way devices that let bats leave to feed but not return, then permanently sealing the openings once the structure is confirmed empty. The colony relocates on its own and can't get back in. Bats are never poisoned or killed.
After exclusion, the roost area needs cleanup — bat guano is corrosive, odorous and can harbor fungal spores.
Do it legally
Because of the legal requirements and the timing rules, bats are one problem you should never DIY. Our bat exclusion service handles the entire process legally and humanely, timed correctly to Florida law.
If you think you have bats, call 561-940-1895 and we'll advise on the right approach and timing.