Getting Help with a Problem Bat Roost
If you are currently having problems with a bat roost, please get in touch with us here. If you have a bat in your home or have found a grounded bat, please reach out to the National Bat Helpline.
We know not everyone loves bats, especially if they are causing a problem on your property. A huge proportion of our work is bridging the gap between humans and wildlife - in the case of a problem roost, that means we will help you find a solution that works while remaining compliant with the law.
Equally, if you would like to know more about bats, we will always be happy to tell you more about them.
Once in a while a bat colony makes someone’s life difficult through noises, smells, stray bats ending up in living areas, or aggravating phobias. If you are in this situation, you are not alone and you are not stuck here.
Before you read any further, you can contact us for support here at anytime and we will do our very best to support you in finding a suitable solution.
What happens when you reach out for help with a problem roost?
Firstly, you will be met with understanding and our willingness to work with you to find a suitable solution.
We firmly believe that problem bat roosts should be dealt with quickly and sympathetically, regardless of who they are causing a problem. Our ecologists are here to support you, and you will not be ‘told off’ for not being able to live with a roost.
We know open and supportive approaches are better for people and wildlife - like beaver reintroductions in Germany that succeeded precisely because of open communication and support!
If you require an exclusion (where bats are removed from their roost under licensed supervision) we will work with you to design appropriate mitigation measures, both in keeping with your property and budget. We will support you from start to finish!
Please note: Bats in the UK are protected by law, and disturbing or destroying them or their roosts can result in prosecution. Do not take action without consulting an appropriately experienced and licensed bat worker!
This blog is adapted from a post on David’s Bat Blog, which you can read here.
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