How to evict a bat As part of its booklet "Homeowner's Guide to Bats" (available online at www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/wildlife/publications/bat_guide.pdf), the state offers some common-sense suggestions should you find one flying around your room. Hysteria may follow, but the bat "can be dealt with quite easily." It won't get entangled in your hair, according to the guide. Nor should you start whacking at it with a broom or tennis racket. Try to close off the room and open a window. "It is usually only a matter of a few minutes before the bat leaves." You can carry the bat out , butonly if you use leather gloves. Or you can throw a towel over it. Never touch the bat with thin gloves or bare hands. The state discourages calling police or firefighters. "They have more important duties to perform." More detailed suggestions are available if a whole colony of bats picks your belfry or attic for a home. On the flip side, there are also suggestions for attracting a bat colony.
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