Got Bats? Florida’s bat maternity season is right around the corner. The deadline to evict or exclude bats that may be wondering around your business or home’s attic is April 15th. You may be asking yourself, “What happens or what is so special about April 15th?”.
Florida’s Bat Maternity Season
This is the time that the state of Florida has deemed the beginning of bat maternity season. During this 4 month period, lasting until August, it is illegal to disturb bats from their roost while they mate. This 4 month reprieve of disturbance is given so that bats may also have time to raise their young. If a wildlife service were to exclude any bats during this period, the young would be left and most likely perish while trapped inside. So how do you avoid having to deal with this in the first place? We’ve gone ahead and added a few tips and measures to be taken below to ensure that you don’t have to deal with it at all!
- Be sure to check your roof for any vulnerable spots on a regular basis. This includes sealing up any possible cracks or holes within your property.
- If you find any openings larger than a half-inch, caulk it to prevent entry.
- Make sure that you keep doors and other entry-ways closed at night. Bats will use regular entry-ways just like us!
- Observe your property during dusk one evening. This is the best time to identify where bats may be entering while they’re most active!
- If you come in contact with a bat that’s trapped, contact a professional for assistance and be wary of the diseases they may carry.
- Bats hibernate during the fall/winter. This is the best time to bat-proof your home or business!
Leave it to the pros!
All of us at RH Miller Pest Services take pride in making sure that you can have peace of mind. Servicing Central Florida for over 25 years, including areas like Apopka and Winter Park we have the expertise to get the results you desire! Bugs, Wildlife or Lawn; we do it all. Find out why we have a 5 STAR ratting on Google today! Give us a call @ 321-316-3971 to set up a free estimate and leave the rest to us!
