What to do when you have a bat in your home

Bats have somewhat of a bad reputation, but they do have some good attributes, like eating their weight in bugs each night and helping to pollinate some of our favorite fruits. However, they do have one big downside: they are one of the most common animals in Michigan to transmit rabies, a disease that is fatal if left untreated. That’s why, when it comes to bats, we are wise to keep our distance.

How to capture a bat in your home (video)