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.