How to Remove Bats From an Attic
Bats like small, enclosed areas because they make them feel safe from predators. Thus, attics serve as an ideal home for bats. Bats can fit through a space one half-inch wide, so they can enter most attics through windows or cracks. In addition to scaring people, bats can cause mold buildup and can even harm people (they often carry diseases). It is in your best interest to remove bats from your attic as soon as possible after you discover their presence. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Position "exclusion devices" like bat cones or bat netting at the points where the bats are entering and exiting the attic. These devices allow bats to fly out of the attic, but not back in.
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Seal all gaps in your attic's roof or walls that are wider than 1/4 inch. Caulk may be the easiest way to accomplish this. In addition, make sure to check other areas of the house for traces of bat presence. Bats can enter through different parts of the house, such as the chimney, and make their way to the attic.
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Remove the exclusion devices and seal the areas where they were installed to close any cracks.
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Clean up guano (bat waste). Guano can cause mold problems.
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Tips & Warnings
Some people advocate trapping bats. However, many bats carry diseases, such as rabies, making trapping potentially dangerous to your health.
References
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