It is very common for the bats to find a home in the attics that are easily accessible. Since they seek a safe, dark place to live, nothing like finding refuge in a place that is accessed by the property owners. However, that doesn’t mean that you are ok with these refugees living on your property, not to mention all the health risks that one can get exposed to due to their droppings and bat guano. Don't worry if you have bats in attic of your home. There are ways to deal with the problem without hurting the animal or breaking the bank. Here are 3 steps in getting the bats out of your house.
The first thing you need to do before you plan their exit strategy is to know exactly how they entered your attic, in the first place. Note all these entry/exit points carefully and avoid sealing them when there are still bats in attic. If they die inside your home, you would have a whole new problem in your hands and the unpleasant odor that you would have to live with! Besides, why hurt them when you have so many humane ways to help them find their way out? Just remember that the removal process of the bats depends on where you live. If you live in a cold region, it is easy to get them out of their hiding spot as they migrate in cool temperatures. However, if you stay in a warm place, it is hard to make these bats leave your property.
The best way to locate the entry points of bats in the attic is to look for guano or urine stains under a point. Just following this odorous trail will reveal a crack that you didn’t even know existed! Note all these access points and identify the best exclusion doors and traps to help the bats get out.