Do not violate state or federal laws, disturb bats in their roosts, or place nets too close to a roost entrance where emerging bats may swamp the net and be needlessly injured. If you accidentally catch an endangered species, release it. Bats easily dehydrate, so keep the bags moist. To avoid bites, use a single leather glove, leaving one hand ungloved to untangle the netting. Many species have tiny teeth, hardly capable of breaking human skin, but there are exceptions.
Most bats become gentle when they realize no harm is meant.
Like people, their temperaments vary. Obtaining bats through the local Humane Society or a pest control company is another alternative. Especially in July and August, these organizations may be willing to inform you when people call reporting unwanted bats in their homes. Leave it alone unless you are prepared to take the time to properly care for it. Such a bat must be isolated and handled ONLY with gloves until it recovers.