A quick internet search will prove there is no shortage of information out there about bats. These little winged bug eaters tend to get a lot of bad press because of their “creepiness.” But bats are gentle creatures, and the experts from American Bio-Tech Wildlife Services in New Milford, CT, have shared some knowledge to help debunk a few myths and provide advice on bat removal for your home.

First things first: Bats do not want to suck your blood. Bats, including the three “vampire” varieties, source most of their meals from small bugs and insects. Many also eat fruit, nectar, and pollen, and a few species eat small frogs and fish. Bats actually play a critical role in keeping bug populations down by eating billions of them every year. Farmers love bats because their efficient bug control helps protect crops and keep costs down.

Finding any sort of critter in your home is never fun, but bats can be especially intimidating to deal with. Even though they are gentle animals and have no interest in harming humans, they are agile, skilled hiders, and do have the potential to carry disease like any other wild animal. Luckily, in the rare instance a bat enters the actual living space of your home, opening a few windows and doors will often allow them to find their own way out thanks to their keen radar abilities. If they don’t make it out on their own, simply place a towel over the bat, scoop it up, and let it fly free.

Most bat species are considered rare, threatened, or endangered, so humane practices are an important factor in home bat removal. The team from American Bio-Tech Wildlife Services believes in humane animal removal and uses a safe and efficient method for bats roosting in attics. Instead of trapping and removing them or using chemicals, they utilize a system of one-way doors so when the bat flies out to eat, they will not be able to re-enter your home and will find a new roosting site.

If you need bat removal in Connecticut, get in touch with the humane animal control experts from American Bio-Tech Wildlife Services by calling (860) 355-1231, or visit their website to see the variety of services available to you.