There are some unscrupulous companies that will be willing to place glue traps in your roof space which will kill any bat that gets stuck to the trap.
How to trap a bat in attic.
Set the bat exclusion funnels or netting on the primary exit holes which you left open observe for 3 nights to make sure the bats can get out but not back in.
Sealing off the attic.
Jim has found that silicone caulk works best.
So some of these remedies such as moth balls chemicals ultrasonic sound and rapidly blinking lights simply won t be enough to convince the bats to leave their safe and comfortable nesting space.
Oftentimes bats stuck in houses wind up in the toilet because they are seeking water.
The bat will be thirsty and will fly for the water and get stuck.
4 seal the holes clean the attic once you are sure all the bats are out remove the exclusion devices and seal the last areas shut.
Because most bats live in colonies a trap for a solitary animal will very rarely solve the problem so a repeater trap that will allow the animals to fly into the cage but not back out again will usually be the best way to trap bats.
Since there is a minimum of 40 bats in a colony you will need a lot of traps or you will need to reuse the few you may have many many times before trapping all of the bats.
Finally take the bat outside and release it near a tree so it flies off.
Remember to use this wonderful device with a combination of scents and shiny objects to help drive the bats out quickly.
Wait for the bat to become a little less stressed and slide a piece of cardboard under the trap so that you can move the trapped bat to the outdoors for a safe release.
They fly in and can t fly out.
You tape the netting along the top and sides but leave the bottom free.
Once it s landed take a tub or bucket and carefully place it over the bat so it can t fly away and slide a piece of cardboard or stiff paper over the top of the bucket to trap the bat inside.
Bats tend to find a roosting spot and stick with it especially while raising their young.
Once the bats are gone finish the job by sealing your attic and making sure you clean up all materials once finished.
You ll then want to use exclusion doors and traps to allow the bats to get out.
Other bat trapping methods include homemade and commercial traps where the bat enters the trap and the door closes on it.
Wait for the bat to land on a low flat surface and when it is safe to do so trap the bat with a box or jar.
I don t know though it might drown and i wouldn t like that.
If you want you can set a bat trap by placing a bucket full of water in the room.
One type of exclusion door is a piece of netting that hangs a foot below the bats exit point.
