How to Get Rid of Bats

Have you ever heard the expression, “Bats in the belfry?”  This derogatory term has been used to define a person’s mental condition.  However, these nocturnal creatures are important to the environment; they eat all manner of flying insects. They have the capacity to enter small openings in homes, buildings, and yes, even bell towers.  Having these creatures in one’s home is an obvious problem.  Here is helpful information on how to get rid of bats.

Make sure your home is free of any small holes or large openings where bats can enter.    Check your attic, if you have one, to ensure vents and windows are sealed; check rafters for any holes that bats may crawl into; and make sure your fireplace has a screen in front of it. A sure way to determine of there are bats in your home is the presence of guano, which are bat droppings.  Just as you can sense a dead rodent by the odor it emits, so too you can detect the odor of guano.  It does carry disease, so proceed carefully. 

If possible, try not to handle the bats on your own; if bitten, you may be exposed to rabies. If you do locate any bats in your home, call your local animal control center.  Their experts can easily remove them in a safe and secure way.

Bats are prevalent mammals, especially in the Northeast. There are some conservationists who build bat houses to capture them; using them to decrease the presence of insects, while others relocate the bats to other less populated areas. 

There is no concerted effort to reduce their population since they are beneficial to the environment.  In any case, if you live in an area where bats do migrate - be cautious and ensure your home is safe and secure. If you need to get rid of bats, follow the recommendations offered, or contact a professional bat remover.