A homeowner in Lake City contacted Wildlife Works after discovering bats occupying the attic and crawl space. During our inspection, we identified active entry points along the soffit where the colony was entering the home. The exterior also showed sebaceous markings—the dark, oily stains bats leave behind after repeatedly squeezing through the same openings.
Inside the home, bat guano had accumulated in both the attic and crawl space, requiring professional cleanup after the colony was safely excluded.
Bat removal requires careful timing and strict compliance with Florida wildlife regulations. Because bats are protected, they cannot simply be trapped or removed. Every potential entry point had to be identified while ensuring the colony could safely exit the structure without becoming trapped inside.
The presence of guano in multiple areas also required careful cleanup to reduce odors and restore the affected spaces.
Our technicians completed a detailed inspection of the home, identifying the bats’ primary and secondary entry points. One-way bat exclusion devices were installed, allowing the bats to leave naturally while preventing them from returning.
After all bat activity had ceased, we permanently sealed the entry points, removed the exclusion devices, and cleaned guano from both the attic and crawl space. The sebaceous staining around the entry areas was also cleaned, leaving the home protected against future bat intrusions.
The bat colony was successfully removed within one week, all structural entry points were professionally sealed, and the attic and crawl space were cleaned of accumulated guano. The homeowner now has a bat-free home protected with long-term exclusion measures.
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