The time to deal with bat problems is ticking away, so Floridians should not wait to take measures to prevent them from infesting residential or commercial properties. In Florida, bats breed and raise their young between mid-April and mid-August, a period known as Maternity Season. Florida law prohibits harassment or eviction of them during maternity season, and that includes deterring nesting families with noise, lights or toxic substances. So, if you haven't taken measures before April 15, you'll have to coexist with these animals for the summer. Baby bats are called "pups," and because they are hairless and flightless for the first few weeks after birth, adults will seek out warm, dark, quiet areas for nesting. Attics and roof spaces are popular nesting places for these flying mammals, and though they go out of their way to avoid humans, the smell of their droppings can be quite powerful.