[lugnut]

I have discovered a colony of bats in my soffets. I contacted an exterminator and he has informed me that they are a protected species and can't be extracted during mating season, which runs from April 15th to August 15th. Has anybody else had a this problem? Suggestions?

[davem4616]

never heard of this before

on the upside....at least you won't have any bugs flying around your yard during the twilight hours

[tophcfa]

At our place up north we built some bat houses and placed them strategically around our home. If they have a good place to live they will stay out of your house and they are great to have around because they devour the bugs.

[JohnN]

cinnamon

10 Harmless Yet Super Effective Ways to Get Rid of Bats

[fdpaq0580]

Some people have all the luck. 😠

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by lugnut

I have discovered a colony of bats in my soffets. I contacted an exterminator and he has informed me that they are a protected species and can't be extracted during mating season, which runs from April 15th to August 15th. Has anybody else had a this problem? Suggestions?

Yes. A customer of mine who lives next to LSL had the same issue. You put up with them until they leave.

[MrFlorida]

It's true ! Bats are protected in Florida, check out the FWC website.... Best you can do is put up a bat house....

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by lugnut

I have discovered a colony of bats in my soffets. I contacted an exterminator and he has informed me that they are a protected species and can't be extracted during mating season, which runs from April 15th to August 15th. Has anybody else had a this problem? Suggestions?

How did they get in?

I had colony of bats in crease of my CYV walls, but they have moved down street when my copper leafs over took wall.

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

some people have all the luck. 😠

ozzy osbourne might be available

[hypart]

If you buy a bat house, make sure to buy a large one that's a light color, white preferably. Otherwise you'll end up killing the bats as they can't move around to avoid hot spots and will die from the heat.

[RICH1]

Install a bat house nearby. (preferably in a shaded location) they will vacate your home .. Facebook has many groups that are Bat Enthusiasts…

[noslices1]

Originally Posted by lugnut

I have discovered a colony of bats in my soffets. I contacted an exterminator and he has informed me that they are a protected species and can't be extracted during mating season, which runs from April 15th to August 15th. Has anybody else had a this problem? Suggestions?

I once had a “Belfry”.

[La lamy]

Originally Posted by lugnut

i have discovered a colony of bats in my soffets. I contacted an exterminator and he has informed me that they are a protected species and can't be extracted during mating season, which runs from april 15th to august 15th. Has anybody else had a this problem? Suggestions?

oh my!

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by lugnut

i have discovered a colony of bats in my soffets. I contacted an exterminator and he has informed me that they are a protected species and can't be extracted during mating season, which runs from april 15th to august 15th. Has anybody else had a this problem? Suggestions?

just another shot in the dark

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by RICH1

Install a bat house nearby. (preferably in a shaded location) they will vacate your home .. Facebook has many groups that are Bat Enthusiasts…

Bat house installation tips
Bat houses should be mounted in an area that gets 6-8 hours of direct sunlight (facing either East or South).

To the extent possible, locate all houses 20 to 30 feet from tree branches or other obstacles and 12 to 20 feet above ground (or above the tallest vegetation beneath the bat house).