It's hard to get rid of a bat when it finds its way into your house, and it can be frightening.Staying calm and focusing on catching the bat is the best way to go, no matter how scared you are.By remaining patient and using a few simple tricks, you can catch the bat and release it outside in a safe, humane way.
Step 1: If the bat is hiding, look for it.
If you don't know where the bat is, start your search during the day when it's easier to find and catch it.Start looking in areas that don't see a lot of light, such as an attic or a secluded room.There are places that the bat could hang from or crawl into.
Step 2: Pets and people should be kept away.
The more people around the bat, the harder it will be to catch it.If you want to take pets and children out of the room, ask everyone else to leave as well.
Step 3: Put on protective clothing.
Before you try to catch the bat, make sure you have sturdy shoes or boots.If you don't know where the bat is, it's important to protect your skin from it.A bat can bite through thin materials.
Step 4: You should wear gloves to protect your hands.
To protect your hands from being exposed to the bat, wear gloves made of a strong material.
Step 5: If the bat is flying around, close the doors.
The bat will eventually get tired of flying around, so close the doors to keep it in one room and wait for it to land, keeping your eyes on it at all times.It will probably aim for a place where it can hang, such as behind curtains or furniture, on clothes that are hanging up, or even in house plants.Stay quiet as you wait for the bat to land.It will be calmed down more quickly by this.Don't try to catch the bat in the air.It is almost impossible, and the bat will panic more.The bat doesn't want to hit you, so stay calm.It will leave as soon as possible.
Step 6: There is a tub or bucket over the bat.
Carefully place a plastic tub, bucket, or similar container over the bat after it lands.The bat will not fly away while you remove it.Make sure the tub or bucket is large enough to fit the bat, so you don't hurt it in the process.If you want to see the bat as you transport it, use a clear tub or bucket.A towel can be dropped on the bat to capture it.Carefully scoop the bat up with the towel.
Step 7: To trap it, put a piece of cardboard over the top of the bucket.
To cover the opening, use a piece of cardboard or stiff paper under the bucket.Keep the container as close to the wall or surface as possible, and be careful not to pinch the bat as you trap it inside.If it has a lid, you can use it.
Step 8: If you don't have a bucket, Scoop it up with your hands.
To catch the bat with your hands, approach it slowly and quietly, then reach down and smoothly pick it up, keeping a firm but gentle hold on it.To keep the most pressure on its body, try to hold it so that its head is facing out.If you get bat saliva in your eyes, nose, or mouth, you should seek medical attention immediately.
Step 9: Take the bat outside and let it go.
Take the bucket outside to a tree.Carefully remove the cardboard from the container to allow the bat to hop out.If you did not use your hands, hold the bat against the tree trunk.If you loosen your grip, it will hop out onto the tree.Bats can't take flight from the ground, so releasing it onto a tree will allow it to escape more easily.This is important for a bat that is stressed out from flying around.
Step 10: Once it's gone, seal any potential entries.
Check for bat entry points around your house, such as chimneys or openings that lead to attics or cellars.If you can, hire a contractor to seal them up and prevent another bat from entering your house.Bats can hide in any space that is big enough for 2 fingers.
Step 11: Turn off the lights in the room.
If the bat doesn't land long enough for you to catch it, you can encourage it to escape.Turn off the lights after locating the bat.This will help the bat calm down and find an exit by creating a contained environment.
Step 12: The bat can escape by opening a window.
Provide an outside exit when the room is sealed off from the rest of the house.If you want to open a door to the outside, prop it open.The bat is more likely to escape if you open more windows.
Step 13: Stay quiet and leave the room for a while.
Everyone should leave the room, including children, pets, and adults.Stay quiet and help the bat calm down by shutting the door behind you.
Step 14: After 30 minutes, check to see if the bat is gone.
Return to the room after half an hour to see if the bat has left.You can use a flashlight to look for it.Wait another hour and check if it's still there.If the bat has calmed down enough to land, try to trap it with a bucket.Call pest control if it's still flying around.