As the name implies, the little brown bat is the smaller version of the big brown bat.
The Brazilian free-tailed bat is brown or gray and has wide-set ears.
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Here are a few ways to do just that.
Bat valves are installed on top of openings to your home’s attic, like vent outlets.
Warning
Never touch a bat with bare hands.
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Always wear thick leather gloves when approaching a bat.
Bat Repellents
Bat repellents typically come in two categories: sound emitters and scents.
Sound repellents emit an ultrasonic noise that’s irritating and disorienting to bats, keeping them out.
Bats will then fly in after the insects to hunt them.
The best non-chemical bat repellent is an ultrasonic bat repellent.
These small devices emit high-pitched noises that irritate and disorient bats, keeping them away.
A one-way bat valve that lets bats leave without letting them back in can work well for this.
Strong, herbal scents like peppermint and eucalyptus can keep bats away.
