25/07/2025
‼️There is no humane way to exclude a bat colony during baby season! ‼️
While we love bats, we understand not everyone wants to share their home with a colony. However, it is still pup season, and even though the babies born this summer are getting older they still do not know how to fly and are dependent on their mothers for survival.
Humane exclusions must be done after pups are old enough to fly themselves, but before bats may be hibernating. The ideal time to do them is between September and October, while temperatures are still consistently above 60 degrees. If done prematurely, babies and young bats who still cannot fly will be left behind, unable to escape the roost where they will starve to death. Mothers will panic when they realize they can no longer access their babies and often end up inside homes or business or grounded from exhaustion as they frantically try to find a way back into the roost.
If you have bats roosting in your home or business, a humane exclusion is a safe and effective way to allow the bats to leave but not reenter the building, but please wait until the opportune time to ensure not only the safety of the bats, but for you as well.
Follow the link in the comments below to learn more about humane exclusions. If you need further help with a bat colony in your home or business always feel free to contact us!
