Pleas help! I had a bat flying around my kitchen with the lights on in the middle of the day. I have been home all day and did not see it. Ii went into my basement for about five minutes and thats the only possible explanation I have for it getting in my house. A few questions?
Is it normal for a bat to be flying in a house in the middle of the day?
Do they live in packs or groups? What are some clues to where they are living?
I have two small children and don't want to have to worry about any more getting in the house.
I live in Illinois near Chicago, If that helps with my question.
They explore more this time of year and consequently sometimes end up in people's homes. Many times in hot humid weather they find their way inside looking for a cooler place to roost.
If you open your doors and windows they will just fly out.
The bat you had was probably a bachelor (male) and they roost alone. Female's will roost together in colonies
Clues on their entry/exit points are staining below crevices in your siding or roof. Their droppings (guano) accumulating on the ground below an entry/exit point is also a sign.
Here is a link to bat conservation international's website with good info on excluding them from your home that will hopefully answer all your questions.
