Mexican free-tailed bats roosting underneath a
Spanish-tile roof.
Spanish-tile roof.
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Most Florida residents are unaware of the fact that bats exist in their communities. In Florida,
19 different species of bats account for about 1/4 of the mammal population. Of the 19
species, 10 different species inhabit homes, buildings and other man-made structures. Bats
become a problem when a large colony takes residence in your home or building. Large
amounts of droppings (bat guano) accumulate on entryways, porches, cars, and other areas
where they may come in contact with humans on a daily basis. Offensive urine-like, musk
smell and dirty brown or grey staining on walls and roof lines are also associated with a bat
infestation. These stains are oil based and are difficult to remove. An average size colony of
Mexican free-tailed bats, which is one of the more common species found in Florida, averages
about 200 bats. A successful colonies will double in size every year. If left untreated a small
colony could become a health hazard within a couple of years.
19 different species of bats account for about 1/4 of the mammal population. Of the 19
species, 10 different species inhabit homes, buildings and other man-made structures. Bats
become a problem when a large colony takes residence in your home or building. Large
amounts of droppings (bat guano) accumulate on entryways, porches, cars, and other areas
where they may come in contact with humans on a daily basis. Offensive urine-like, musk
smell and dirty brown or grey staining on walls and roof lines are also associated with a bat
infestation. These stains are oil based and are difficult to remove. An average size colony of
Mexican free-tailed bats, which is one of the more common species found in Florida, averages
about 200 bats. A successful colonies will double in size every year. If left untreated a small
colony could become a health hazard within a couple of years.
| Bats Become a Problem |
| Unwanted Guests |
Bats are extremely territorial and will stay within their
home range, covering an area of about a 35 mile radius.
It is possible that when bat exclusions are performed
neighboring homes may inherit a displaced colony.
However; bats are wild animals and predicting the
relocation of the colony is unlikely. Most colonies will
establish themselves in close proximity to a body of water
such as a pond or lake. Homes alongside golf courses
seem to be a popular choice for establishing a roost
because of the natural resources it offers. Several
roosting sites for a single colony, within a neighborhood,
is not uncommon. Bats will often move to a different site
at different times of the year, when the temperature in a
roost becomes intolerable.
home range, covering an area of about a 35 mile radius.
It is possible that when bat exclusions are performed
neighboring homes may inherit a displaced colony.
However; bats are wild animals and predicting the
relocation of the colony is unlikely. Most colonies will
establish themselves in close proximity to a body of water
such as a pond or lake. Homes alongside golf courses
seem to be a popular choice for establishing a roost
because of the natural resources it offers. Several
roosting sites for a single colony, within a neighborhood,
is not uncommon. Bats will often move to a different site
at different times of the year, when the temperature in a
roost becomes intolerable.
Bats in Your Neighborhood
| These Mexican free-tailed bats were living underneath the flashing at a residence home. |
| Signs of a Bat Problem |
| Five Signs to Look For |
Staining; A brown or grey stain where bats are
entering and exiting the roost. This is the area were
exclusion nets are placed. Stains are oil based and
can be difficult to remove. Bleach products and
grease removers work well on the stains.
entering and exiting the roost. This is the area were
exclusion nets are placed. Stains are oil based and
can be difficult to remove. Bleach products and
grease removers work well on the stains.
Guano; Bat droppings underneath the roost site.
The droppings are pellet like in appearance.
Droppings may also stick to walls and windows. With
time the droppings will turn to dust and flush away with
a good rain shower or strong wind.
The droppings are pellet like in appearance.
Droppings may also stick to walls and windows. With
time the droppings will turn to dust and flush away with
a good rain shower or strong wind.
Musky, Urine Smell; This smell is from the bats
themselves and not the droppings. Most of the smell
will dissipate once the bats are gone. Insulation in
attics should be replaced to further eliminate the
offensive odor.
themselves and not the droppings. Most of the smell
will dissipate once the bats are gone. Insulation in
attics should be replaced to further eliminate the
offensive odor.
Chirping; Bats have a social roost chatter that
sounds much like baby birds chirping. This chatter
is audible to the human ear and is used mainly for
communication amongst the colony itself or as a
warning to let other bats know of impending danger.
sounds much like baby birds chirping. This chatter
is audible to the human ear and is used mainly for
communication amongst the colony itself or as a
warning to let other bats know of impending danger.
| Click play button to listen to the chirping sounds on the image. |
Visual Conformation; Look for bats leaving the
roost in the evening just around sunset or
returning to the roost just before sunrise. Estimate
about double the amount of bats if you count them.
Not all of them will leave the roost every night.
Weather may also play a factor on the size of the
emergence.
roost in the evening just around sunset or
returning to the roost just before sunrise. Estimate
about double the amount of bats if you count them.
Not all of them will leave the roost every night.
Weather may also play a factor on the size of the
emergence.
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