Winter is approaching and many mammals are getting ready to hibernate. Bats are one of these mammals and homeowners may find bats in their homes.
The best way of dealing with bats in homes is to focus on prevention. Make sure that your house is tight; any gap three-eighths of an inch or larger needs to be sealed.
Unlike other animals, bats cannot chew through walls. Consequently, it's important to ensure that bats aren't already inside when sealing small holes. Is, you could force the bats into the living space.
When in doubt, install a one-way door. A one-way door will let a bat out but not in.
There are ways to tell that a bat has been getting in your home through a small gap: there may be bat feces around the opening, as well as subtle smudge marks accompanied by an odor.
To hand the wreath, attach a piece of ribbon or a twisted wire loop to the back of the wire frame.
If you find bats in your home, it should be captured and released outside, provided you are positive that there was no bat-human contact. Anyone sleeping in a room with a bat must assume that they were bitten and have the bat tested for rabies. Err on the side of caution, even though the vast majority of bats don't have rabies; it is a lottery you don't want to win.