Flying Fox, Native to Malaysia
How to get a flying bat out of your house
If a colony of bats is living in your attic or walls, you may find an occasional bat accidentally flying 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 there is any reason to suspect a bite, contact your local health department immediately. According to Oakland County Health Department, “If you wake up in a room with a bat present, regardless if there is evidence of a bite or scratch, seek medical attention. If at all possible trap the bat for rabies testing. Do not release the bat.”
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 flying bat outside. A swooping bat is not trying to attack; it’s only attempting to fly back outside. Turn on some lights in the house, so you can better track the flying 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 for bat removal services. 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. Due to the potential increase in rabies cases in Michigan, it is critical to evict the bats from your home. This action can prevent bats from flying inside your bedroom, basement or other area of your house.
Consider the time of year that bats are inside the home. Read below to understand that is occurring during the different seasons. Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter.
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