Keeping Bats Out Of Your Southern Utah Home Could Be the Wrong Idea Right Now

There are at least 18 species of bats in Utah and some times they cross paths with humans. If you find one has found a place in your attic, or you find it in your home, now may not be the time to block it from returning.

The Consequences of Removing a Mother Bat in the Fall

The reason now is not the time to block a bat from your home is mothers give birth in the spring and by the end of the summer the little bats are big and unable to fly. This makes them more noticeable and you may realize they are in the roof or the attic.

If a homeowner blocks the mother bat from getting in and feeding the young, they will die. Now you must find where they are and remove them. Meanwhile you have a mother bat still trying to find a way in.

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Finding Professional Help for Bat Issues

Bats are a protected species in Utah. It is better to let the mother bat take care of the young and get them out of your house naturally. They should be gone by September at the latest. Then you can patch any openings without any future problems.

If a bat or a bat family has become a nuisance, there are companies and associations that can help with the problem. The state of Utah provides a list of resources in these cases.

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If you do discover a bat in your home, do not try to remove it with your bare hands. They can carry diseases including rabies. Open a window or door, turn off all the lights and leave the room so the bat can leave on its own.

If you do have to remove the bat, where thick gloves and long sleeves. Then use a bucket to put the bat in an transfer is outside, far from your home.