Omg! This waws sooo funny to read this afternoon!
I have only seen bats at the zoo. I know we have them here but so far no encouters.
I dont know what a palmetto bug is but I totally understand about smashing roaches on a white wall

It never comes off! You have to repaint! I miss the good old days when I only saw roaches on fear factor! And they stink so bad, kind of like dirty iron! ewwwww.
I so wish I could have been there to help you flush out bats! It sounds like you had a blast! Its good to know you will be moving out of your bat/crack/underage wonderland. Hopefully there will not be a sequal!