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Bats
That strong, unpleasant odor you're noticing is likely guano, another term for bat droppings, and a clear sign of a bat infestation. Bats are adept at squeezing into tight spaces, using these areas for daytime shelter before venturing out at night. Guano is often visible near their entry points on your home or building, and you may also detect the odor from a distance or observe bats exiting the structure at dusk. Bats form large colonies, compounding the problem.
Identifying bat entry points can be challenging, as they can fit through openings as small as ½ inch. Common bat habitats include attics, sheds, barns, chimneys, soffits, and various other building crevices. Bat guano poses a significant health hazard and can lead to costly damage if not addressed. Dr. Critter specializes in comprehensive bat removal services, including inspections, humane eviction, guano cleanup, entry point repair, and deodorization. If you suspect a bat problem, don't delay. Contact us for expert bat removal and guano cleanup services.
Bat Exclusion Service Areas
Dr. Critter handles bat exclusion across Central Florida. If bats are showing up at your property, pick your city for local response details:
For a full overview of how we handle bats, see our main humane wildlife removal service page, or browse every Dr. Critter service area.
Related Wildlife Services
Depending on what the bats situation involves, one of these specialized services may apply:
- Humane critter removal — trapping and relocation of live animals.
- Animal & wildlife proofing — structural exclusion to prevent re-entry.
- Attic restoration — insulation removal, sanitization, and reinsulation after wildlife contamination.
- Dead animal removal — locating and removing carcasses with odor and pathogen remediation.
- Critter waste cleaning — HEPA-vacuum and enzyme treatment of contaminated areas.
- Emergency wildlife removal — same-day response for aggressive, venomous, or trapped wildlife.
- Rodent removal — rat, mouse, and squirrel exclusion programs.
- Snake control — the Snake Shield program for snake-prone properties.
