What to Do If You Find a Bat in Your House This Winter
What to Do If You Find a Bat in Your House This Winter
US · Published Oct 15, 2025
Stay calm and try to contain the bat in one room by opening a window for it to exit.
If you must handle the bat, wear thick gloves to avoid bites and potential rabies exposure.
Seal entry points to prevent future bat encounters and consider a bat house as an alternative roost.
Unexpected encounters with bats seeking indoor shelter
Finding a bat in your house during winter can be unsettling, but it's more common than you might think. As temperatures drop, bats sometimes seek shelter indoors, leading to unexpected encounters. Here’s what to do if you find yourself in this situation.
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