If you hear scratching in the walls at dusk or see dark streaks under a roof edge, you probably have bats. We handle bat removal in Clermont, FL the only legal way: a full inspection, one-way exclusion devices, and sealing every gap so the colony can’t come back. No trapping, no poison, no harm to the bats.
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Bats do well in this part of Lake County. The Clermont Chain of Lakes puts out a steady supply of insects every evening, and a warm roof cavity a short flight from Lake Minneola or Lake Louisa is exactly what a colony looks for. Once they find a way in, they return to the same spot night after night.
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Bats are protected in Florida, so you can’t just block the hole or spray them out. The right way is to let them leave on their own and make sure they can’t get back in. That is what one-way exclusion does. We fit a device over each active entry point. Bats crawl out at night to feed, and the device stops them from re-entering.
Before any device goes up, we find every opening. A colony rarely uses just one. Bats can squeeze through a gap about the width of your thumb, so we check the full roofline, not only the spot where you saw them.
- Roof edges and tile ends. Gaps where the roof meets the fascia or the end of a tile row.
- Soffit seams. Loose or warped panels that leave a slot along the eave.
- Gable vents. Torn screens or louvers that have pulled away from the frame.
- Chimney and flashing. Openings around chases, pipes and roof penetrations.
Timing Matters: Florida’s Maternity Season
From April 15 to August 15, Florida bans exclusion devices. That is bat maternity season. Young bats can’t fly yet, and shutting the mothers out would trap the pups inside to die in your walls or attic. That is cruel, it is illegal, and it leaves you with a far worse smell than the colony ever made.
If you call us during those months, we still inspect, confirm the species and map the entry points. We can seal the openings bats aren’t using and plan the exclusion for the first legal day. Outside that window, we can usually start the work right away.
Which Bats Live in Clermont Homes
Three species account for most house calls in Central Florida. The Brazilian free-tailed bat is the one most likely to form a large colony in a roof or wall. The evening bat and the Southeastern myotis also move into buildings, usually in smaller groups. All three eat huge numbers of mosquitoes and other insects, which is one reason the shoreline neighborhoods near Waterfront Park and the South Lake Trail see so much bat activity at sunset.
Knowing the species helps us judge colony size and where they’re likely roosting inside the structure.
Why Newer Subdivisions Still Get Bats
A lot of people assume bats only move into old houses. Not here. Much of the old citrus land around town has been turned into subdivisions, and newer homes in places like Kings Ridge have plenty of small construction gaps along tile roofs and soffits. Settling, heat and storms open those gaps a little more each year.
Rolling hills also matter. Homes up on a rise catch the wind and the evening light, and bats often pick the warm side of a roof facing the water. We look at your house the way a bat would.
Cleanup After the Colony Is Gone
Bat droppings, called guano, pile up under the roost and soak into insulation. It smells, it stains drywall, and it can carry fungal spores you don’t want to breathe. After the exclusion is confirmed and the entry points are sealed, we can remove soiled insulation and sanitize the space through our attic wildlife removal and cleanup service. The permanent sealing work is part of our wildlife exclusion program, so nothing is left half done.
A Safety Note on Bats Inside the House
Rabies is present in Florida bats. If a bat turns up in a bedroom or living area, don’t touch it with bare hands, and keep kids and pets out of the room. Close interior doors, open an outside door or window, and call us. If anyone may have had contact with the bat, talk to a doctor or the county health department the same day.
Our main Clermont wildlife removal page covers the other animals we handle around your home. You can reach us any time at (904) 729-6285.
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Bat Removal Questions from Clermont Homeowners
Can you remove bats from my Clermont home in June?
Not with exclusion devices. June falls inside Florida’s April 15 to August 15 maternity season, when the law bans them because pups can’t fly yet. We can still inspect, confirm the species, seal the unused gaps and set a date for exclusion as soon as the season closes in mid-August.
Why are bats so common near the Chain of Lakes?
Lakes like Minneola, Minnehaha and Louisa produce large insect hatches every evening, and bats need a lot of food. A house a short flight from the water gives them a warm roost and a meal nearby. That combination makes lakeside neighborhoods a natural fit for colonies.
How long does bat exclusion take?
Installing the devices and sealing the other openings usually takes a day or two, depending on the roof. The devices then stay up for several nights so every bat has a chance to leave. Once we confirm the colony is out, we remove them and close those last holes for good.
Do you kill or trap bats?
No. Bats are protected in Florida, and trapping or killing them is not allowed. We use one-way exclusion, which lets the bats leave unharmed to roost somewhere else. The goal is a sealed house and a healthy colony living outside it, not dead bats in your attic.
Request a Free Inspection in Clermont
Tell us what you are hearing or seeing and we will call you back to set up an inspection. For a snake in the house, a bat in a living space or any emergency, call (904) 729-6285 now — we answer 24 hours a day.