We have bats that fly around in our backyard as soon as it starts to get dark. I'm not sure where they live, but is there some type of trap or something to use?
2006-08-09 11:16:10 · 8 answers · asked by Sugar_Mama 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Some places its illegal to get rid of them...
They really are beneficial and tend to go away when it colls down with the seasons.
They really are harmless, and eat all kinds of " bad" isects and mosquitos.
I would suggest leaving them alone.
They usually live in trees, caves, rocks, cliffs away from people.
2006-08-09 11:24:20 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some websites try to sell ultrasonic sound emitters to get rid of bats, but they don't work. Some old wive's tales recommend the use of mothballs. You can even find bat traps on the market that may be illegal to use on bats. The only way to get rid of bats is to install a one way door and remove all of the bats and seal all of the entry points. See if you can find someone to build a box for such an act or look on the net to see what is out there to buy or get an idea to construct. Hope this helps!
2016-03-27 05:43:44 · answer #2 · answered by Christa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to? They are an asset! They eat mosquitos that carry the potentially deadly West Nile Virus and other insects that eat trees and plants. And their bat guano (poop) is good fertilizer!
2006-08-10 08:20:30 · answer #3 · answered by Do it yourselfer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cool. bats are good to have around. if you dont like the bats dont leave out stagnant water that mosquitos breed in.
2006-08-09 11:26:38 · answer #4 · answered by Stand-up Philosopher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can put up a bat house. We have one on our light pole down the road. They are beneficial to have around.We have them and they never bother us and they are protected.
2006-08-09 11:34:14 · answer #5 · answered by gardendoglavender 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Must be some food source that is attracting them, so eliminate what they are feeding on and they will go somewhere else for dinner.
2006-08-09 11:29:16 · answer #6 · answered by gary o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use mylar balloons or aluminum foil strips, not sure why, but it keeps them away from my porch.
Good Luck!
2014-08-15 18:53:32 · answer #7 · answered by Kimberly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they catch mosquitoes and other bad insects and are of a great benefit to you. You should be happy they are around
2006-08-09 11:22:01 · answer #8 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋