2006-07-26 04:53:57 · 14 answers · asked by gogan 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
"Healthy bats are very mobile and you probably aren't going to be able to catch them. The best way to get rid of them is to determine where they are getting in and out. You can usually figure this out by the guano on or below the entrance. Wait until they leave to feed, then nail or staple a screen or fine hardware cloth over the opening(s). Do not use netting -- they can get entangled in it -- and they are very good at getting around any fabric. You will be rid of most of them after the first night. If you have some stragglers, they will get very hungry very quickly. Take down the hardware cloth the following evening, let them out too, then put it back up. If the rest of your residence or outbuilding is bat-tight, that should take care of it."
2006-07-26 04:57:01 · answer #1 · answered by OneRunningMan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bats are a public health issue. Their droppings can be highly toxic when breathed. I recommend calling a professional exterminator to remove the bats and clean up any droppings that may be around.
It may be necessary to remove some insulation if they are in the attic. Also i would make sure there are not any holes in your a/c ductwork if its in the area.They might get contaminated otherwise. Your local animal control can tell you of a good person to call for the removal.
The most importany part is to seal up any areas where the bats may enter. Some bats are pretty small and can squeeze into some unbelievably tight cracks. Do your research and find out what type you have so that you can seal up the right areas.
2006-07-27 08:17:32 · answer #2 · answered by jeff b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During the day, set off an insecticide bomb where they hang out. From the outside of the building, have someone watch to see where these bats pour out of. Plug up the holes from the outside and proceed to clean the area inside. Spray again after a week to make sure you got rid of all of them, but usually once they are out of the building and you've plugged up their entrances, you are good to go. (Did this with a couple of old houses and it worked fine.)
2006-07-26 04:59:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some kind of ultra high frequency device would do the trick. Bats hearing is extra sensitive. There is a range of devices on the market for keeping away small rodents and critters with ultra high frequency devices, they may even have some at your local hardware store.
2006-07-26 04:57:16 · answer #4 · answered by Bill Nye the Realestate Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smoke
2006-07-26 04:56:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where I live there is a service called "Critter Ridders" which will inspect for ways they got in and fix those as well as capture and remove them.
2006-07-26 04:58:58 · answer #6 · answered by EPnTX 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the Joker
2006-07-26 04:55:20 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the equipment manager.
2006-07-26 04:56:48 · answer #8 · answered by Peace2All 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch "Tommy Boy."
2006-07-26 04:56:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow wear a scarf
2006-07-26 04:56:40 · answer #10 · answered by george g 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋