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How Do Bats Get in the House?

Gina Erickson
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February 14, 2022
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How Do Bats In The House?

How do bats get in the house?

Bats are not normally the most common creature that gets into a house, and they aren’t even creatures you think about all of the time.

But if you’ve ever heard noises in your attic or walls and you’re wondering how bats get in the house, this article is for you.

The first step to answer how do bats get in the house is to figure out how they are getting in.

How Bats Get Into Your House (and What to do)

why do bats get in the house
photo: Clément Falize via Unsplash

Most likely, you have an opening at some point in your home that has allowed them entry.

Your job is to find that hole and then seal it up so that no more bats can get into your home.

If there isn’t any damage to the hole, you should be able to cover it with mesh, steel wool, or even some sturdy screen.

Fixing up the hole will stop bats from getting into your house in that place.

The next step to how do they get in is figuring out why they are there in the first place.

The most common reason that bats get into houses is that people leave their doors and windows open in the summertime or when there is construction occurring in the area.

If you leave your windows open in the warmer weather, it’s possible that a bat could sneak inside and then not be able to find its way back out again.

If you live in an area with construction going on, bats can get caught in debris or even found crushed under pieces of the building as it is being put up.

Place a cap over any openings you find, put screens on your windows and doors, and keep your house closed up so that there aren’t any other areas where bats could get inside.

With just a little bit of work, you should be able to keep bats out of your house for good!

Why Do Bats Get in the House?

how do bats get in the house
Photo: Geoff Brooks via Unsplash

Bats typically look for homes when they are looking for a good nesting site.

If you have a bat flying around your house, it might be because they are looking for a place to have their young.

If they aren’t able to find somewhere with an opening, they might end up with babies in your walls or ceiling.

Bats can also get into your house if you have an opening that they use for their own purposes.

They typically like to eat insects and bugs, so they might come in through an open window or door to feast on all of the flying pests around the house.

They will then seek shelter in the attic or walls because it is a warm spot and a good place to hide until they can leave.

Check out our other animal FAQs here:

  • Why Do Whales Breach?
  • What Do Goats Eat?
  • Why Do Sloths Move So Slow?

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Gina Erickson

Gina is a wildlife enthusiast. All she's missing nowadays are a pair of paws and a snout to match. She's also a writer and an avid believer that she can reach out to as many people as she can through sentences and paragraphs.
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