Different Ways to Kill Nuisance Bats

Bats aren’t the most common type of animal intruder, but they certainly make a ruckus. They are known to carry diseases like rabies and bacteria that can easily spread through guano, so it’s a good idea to get these nuisance bats out of your house. However, it may not be as easy as taking care of rats or squirrels because bats are widely protected under the law, meaning you can’t kill them in most states.

The easiest way to get rid of them is by calling a professional, who will abide by local and national laws. Still, people do set out to kill nuisance bats in their homes.

Lethal Traps for Killing Bats

There are a number of amateur and professional traps that kill bats. They look similar to
mousetraps and use a clamping mechanism to perform an instant kill. Again, it’s illegal to kill bats, but this is one of the most humane ways to get the job done. Professionals sometimes opt for this method, especially if the bats are sick.

One thing to note is that these traps aren’t 100% effective. Sometimes they don’t kill the bat which leaves the little guy mangled or highly aggressive. The aggression can lead to it biting you, though bats generally don’t bite or attack anything larger than itself. 

Bat Killing Ways

Bats are rarely found alone, so it’s important to keep that in mind. Trapping or killing one nuisance bat is most likely not going to solve the problem.

Using Garden Tools, Guns, and Knives to Kill a Nuisance Bat

This is the most aggressive action to take against bats. Some people are inclined to take them out one-by-one, so using garden tools or knives seems like a good idea. Getting close enough to kill a bat with one of these weapons may be effective in killing one bat. Similar to using lethal traps, these weapons allow the bat an opportunity to bite you. Being bitten by a bat isn’t necessarily a death sentence, but they are known to carry diseases and bacteria that can seriously harm you.

To keep a safe distance, others opt to use guns. Killing a bat with a gun is dangerous more for yourself and those around you rather than for the bat. Bats are pretty small, so shooting one takes incredible aim. If you miss, that bullet can hit something it wasn’t meant to like a person, a gas line, etc.

Killing Bats with Rat Poison

Using rat poison is the least humane way to kill a bat. Rat poison is meant for rats, as the name implies. It’s incredibly painful for bats and takes a long time to kill one. Spreading rat poison around your home is dangerous for you and your pets, plus bats fly around and spread it through the air into places you may not expect.

Using Glue Boards or Nets to Trap Nuisance Bats

Glue boards are sometimes used to trap a bat, but once it’s stuck to the board there’s no saving it. It’s a slow and painful death by starvation. Glue boards can only kill one or two bats and then you have to go through the process of cleaning the rotting bat from your attic. It’s a risk to your own health killing a bat this way.

 

Bat Killing Ways

Netting acts in a similar way. Bats get stuck in the net and die of starvation. It’s incredibly risky to remove a bat tangled in a net, so most people leave them to die.

What You Should Do to Get Rid of Bats

Calling a professional is the best way to get rid of bats. They follow the proper guidelines to ensure bats are out of your house and won’t be getting back in, all without killing them.

If you are looking for home remedies, you can try mothballs or cinnamon. Bats don’t like the smell of either item, so they won’t be inclined to roost in areas where you’ve spread it. Using mirrors to spread light throughout your attic or the area that bats are roosting will get them out without harm. Bats are nocturnal animals, so if there’s too much light in an area then they won’t use it. Installing bat boxes is a great way to get them out of your house and into their own. These are just like birdhouses but specifically made for bats, giving them a little home outside of your home to call their own. Lastly, you can try getting rid of any insects from your yard using pesticides or natural methods. Insects are the main food source for bats, so getting rid of them won’t kill bats but will force them to leave the area.

There are humane ways to take care of your bat problem that doesn’t result in killing nuisance bats. It’s recommended that you try these methods before anything else.

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