Squirrels are a game species in North Dakota, meaning there is an open season for harvest. If you are living out of city limits, squirrels can be taken with the appropriate hunting licenses. Squirrels may also be moved by live trapping but they often return to the original location if not taken far enough away or simply are replaced by another neighboring squirrel who moves in to take advantage of the open habitat. This small, flying mammal has been highly persecuted in the past because of the misconceptions developed by movies and those spreading rumors and personal fears. In reality, bats are one of the most beneficial sources of insect control in the world.
Bats can each consume half their weight in insects each night.
They are no more likely to carry rabies than any other mammal and have a sonar system more sophisticated than technology developed for fighter aircraft and smart bombs. Having said all of this, bats can still be a nuisance if they are not restricted from roosting in buildings occupied by humans. The largest problem results from old houses that normally are not constructed as tightly as new homes. Cracks in louvers, siding, around fascia or other fittings, under eaves and porches are but a few spots that bats can enter. Sealing all of these possible entries is the only sure way of preventing bats from occupying a dwelling.