Bats

Encounters
Bats enter buildings through:
  • Holes under roof under-hangs
  • Eaves
  • Vents
  • Cracks around windows
  • Spaces under ill-fitting boards
  • Around pipes leading into the house

They can squeeze through openings as small as a dime-sized hole, so when the bats are gone, make sure you repair or patch all entry points that are usually discernible by oily stains.

Rabies
Bats are a vector of rabies in California, and you should immediately contact the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care & Control at (626) 962-3577 if you find a bat that is not flying or appears to be ill within your house.

Bites
You must report all bites by bats to the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care & Control at (626) 962-3577 and health department. 

Picking up bats
Instruct your children to never play with a bat and never pick up a bat with your bare hands.

Additional Information
Bat Conservation International