Keep people and pets away from the bats
Close interior doors to confine bats to one room if possible
Open exterior doors and windows to give bats an exit route
Turn off indoor lights and keep outdoor lights off near exits
Wait until dusk if the bat is active and can leave on its own
Wear gloves, long sleeves, and a mask if you must handle anything near bats
Do not touch bats with bare hands
Do not use poison, glue traps, or sticky repellents
Do not seal entry points until you are sure all bats are out
Inspect the home for entry points around roofs, vents, chimneys, eaves, and gaps
Install one-way exclusion devices on active bat entry points
Seal all secondary gaps and cracks after exclusion
Repair screens, vents, and damaged roofing
Remove bat guano and contaminated insulation safely
Disinfect affected areas after cleanup
Contact a licensed wildlife control professional for large colonies or hard-to-reach areas
Contact local health authorities or a doctor if anyone may have been bitten or scratched
Test for rabies if a bat was found in a room with a sleeping person, child, or pet
Prevent future entry by maintaining the roofline and sealing gaps regularly