Bat Importance and Conservation
How to get a bat out of your house
If a colony of bats is living in your attic or walls, an occasional bat may accidentally get inside your house. Trust us, they much prefer the great outdoors. When a bat breaches your home defenses, first determine if anyone in the home may have been bitten (see rabies). Consider that some victims may not be able to respond, like small children. If you suspect a bite, contact your local health department immediately. Attempts should then be made to capture the bat, for proper testing. Wear heavy leather gloves and place a coffee can over the bat. Then slide a piece of cardboard under the can to enclose the bat inside.
If you’re certain that a bite has not occurred, stay calm and attempt to steer the animal outside. A bat is not trying to attack; it’s only attempting to find a way outside. Turn on some lights in the house, so you can better track the visitor. Restrict the bat’s access to one area of the home, by closing doors to other rooms. Open an exterior window or door. Hold a broom upright, and guide the bat toward the exit. Resist your urge to swat at your trespasser, as the bat is using its echolocation to navigate a safe path outside.
If you need immediate assistance and are in our service area, give us a call. We are a Michigan wildlife control operator and provide emergency response to assist in removing wild animals from your house.
Refer to our bat exclusion page for information on getting a bat colony out of your home. This action can prevent bats from flying inside your bedroom, basement or other area of your house.
