We noticed a few weeks ago that bats are nesting in a portion of our attic. I have done some research on the subject and I'm not really sure how to proceed. One pest control specialist said that we will have to wait until sometime in September until all babies are old enough to leave the space. I have also read that it is against the law to kill them in some states. Not sure if this applies to LA. We're not sure we want to live with these creature in our house for two more months. Any comments and ideas will be appreciated.

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Posted by QuietTiger

New Orleans

Member since Dec 2003

26256 posts

Posted on 7/11/15 at 4:32 pm to jobbieman

Good luck man, you just became the proud owner of a major PITA no matter how you deal with it. I've heard the same stories as you as far as laws.

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Posted by Spankum

Miss-sippi

Member since Jan 2007

56052 posts

Posted on 7/11/15 at 4:34 pm to QuietTiger

quote:
Good luck man, you just became the proud owner of a major PITA no matter how you deal with it. I've heard the same stories as you as far as laws.

yep...coworker here in MS had the same thing a couple of years ago...

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Posted by Agforlife

Somewhere in the Brazos Valley

Member since Nov 2012

20102 posts

Posted on 7/11/15 at 5:08 pm to jobbieman

Find where they are getting in, wait till dark when they leave, cover entry point with stainless mesh.

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Posted by QuietTiger

New Orleans

Member since Dec 2003

26256 posts

Posted on 7/11/15 at 5:22 pm to Agforlife

What I had read was to anchor a trash bag filled with some peebles at the bottom over the entry point. Seems they will work their way out and will not be able to re-enter.
Remember, when YOU get rid of them they will find another place near to infest, just a FYI.

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