At this time of year, they are getting ready to breed and have their young and should be a teachable moment for those wanting to keep them out of your living quarters. The surprising thing is that most bats don t spend the winter months in our attics, but elect to hibernate in trees and other outside sleeping quarters. Bats have their good points and some bad points. Yes, they do carry rabies, and we don t need to handle these animals because this disease can easily be transmitted to humans. By the way, bug zappers don t work unless you enjoy the snap, crackle and pop of beneficial insects biting the dust.
Bats can and do consume thousands of insects, such as mosquitoes, each and every night.
If a stray bat finds himself inside, don t panic. Bats won t get into your hair. Relax, open the doors and windows and help escort your unwanted visitor out one of these entrances. Don t attempt to pick it up or the worst, kill it. Most bats are protected and you can pay a hefty fine if caught terminating one.