Finding a bat lurking inside of your home can be a surprising experience, and it’s important to resist the urge to catch or remove it yourself. Although bats play an important role in the environment by helping control insect populations, they should always be handled with caution when they enter living spaces.
One of the biggest concerns about DIY bat control is personal safety. Even health-looking bats may bite or scratch if they feel threatened, and their small teeth can leave marks that are hard to notice. Because bats can carry diseases, any direct contact should be taken seriously. If a bat has been in a room with a sleeping person, child, or pet, it’s incredibly important to contact local health officials and our pest control company for guidance.
Another reason to avoid DIY bat control is that the bat you see may not be the only one. Bats often settle in attics, walls, or other hidden areas, and removing a single bat doesn’t address the source of the issue. A professional inspection can identify entry points and determine whether additional bats are present.
Improper bat removal attempts can also cause the bats to become trapped inside of your home or find new hiding places, making the situation more difficult to remove. Our professionals use safe, humane exclusion methods that allow bats to leave while preventing them from coming back.
If you find a bat in your home, stay calm and avoid direct contact. You should also contact our bat control team right away for professional assistance.
