Bat in the house? Here’s how to remove it safely

A bat biologist walks through the steps for persuading a bat to leave your home, and what to do when a whole family decides to roost in your attic.

By: Tara Hohoff, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: May 28, 2026

Words: 1,164

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

By Tara Hohoff, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

There’s a very good chance that you’ll encounter a bat at some point in your life.

There are more than 1,500 species of these fascinating flying mammals, found in almost all habitats outside the polar regions, and many of them have adapted to living around humans.

The big brown bat, a common species in the United States, likes to hang out in buildings, including the attics of homes. …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.