Bat Removal & Exclusion in Riverview, FL
Bats in the attic require legal, humane exclusion — done right and within Florida law. Proudly serving Riverview and all of Hillsborough County.
From Panther Trace, Summerfield, Rivercrest to the rest of Riverview, Riverview homeowners trust Taps Pest Services for reliable bat removal & exclusion. Bats are protected under Florida law, and it's illegal to trap, harm, or exclude them during maternity season (April 16 – August 14) when flightless pups are in the roost. The Brazilian (Mexican) free-tailed bat is the species most often found colonizing Tampa Bay attics, soffits, and rooflines, followed by evening and big brown bats. They squeeze through gaps as small as 3/8 inch near the roofline, gable vents, and ridge caps, and the colony returns and grows year after year if it isn't excluded. We perform legal, humane bat exclusion using one-way devices that let bats leave but never get back in, then seal every entry point and safely clean up the guano.
Riverview is our home base. As a local, family-owned company headquartered right here on Mathog Road, we know exactly which pests pressure Riverview homes — from roof rats in older Riverview attics to fire ants across new-construction lawns in Triple Creek and Lucaya Lake.
Pests We Treat in Riverview
- Brazilian (Mexican) free-tailed bats
- Evening bats
- Big brown bats
- Seminole bats
- Bats roosting in the attic
- Bats in soffits & gable vents
What's Included
- Legal exclusion, fully compliant with Florida's bat maternity-season law
- Humane one-way devices — no trapping, poisoning, or harm to the colony
- Whole-structure sealing so bats (and other wildlife) can't re-enter
- Safe guano removal, sanitizing, and decontamination
- Insulation assessment and replacement where guano has soaked in
- Follow-up inspection to confirm the roost is empty
How Our Riverview Bat Removal & Exclusion Works
- 1Full inspection to identify the species, the roost, and every entry point (bats use gaps as small as 3/8 inch)
- 2Install humane one-way exclusion devices at the active openings — only outside the April–August maternity season
- 3Confirm all bats have exited over several nights
- 4Seal every gap, vent, and roofline entry with exclusion-grade materials
- 5Remove and sanitize guano, then assess attic insulation for contamination
Bat Removal & Exclusion in Riverview — FAQs
How much does bat removal & exclusion cost in Riverview, FL?
Bat Removal & Exclusion pricing in Riverview depends on your property size and the severity of the problem. We provide a free inspection and a written, no-obligation quote before any work begins — no surprises. Call 813-315-0447 to schedule.
Do you offer bat removal & exclusion near me in Riverview?
Yes. As a Riverview-based, family-owned company, we serve all of Riverview — including Panther Trace, Summerfield, Rivercrest, Boyette and the surrounding Hillsborough County area, often with same-day availability.
Is it legal to remove bats in Florida?
Yes, but only through humane exclusion — never trapping or killing. Florida law prohibits bat exclusion during maternity season (April 16–August 14), when flightless pups would be trapped inside and die. We schedule and perform exclusions legally, outside that window.
What kind of bats get into attics in Tampa Bay?
The Brazilian (Mexican) free-tailed bat is by far the most common attic colonizer around Riverview and Tampa, along with evening bats and big brown bats. They're drawn to warm, dark, undisturbed attics and roost in colonies that grow year after year if not excluded.
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