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How long will a bat trapped in a house live without food?

There’s a bat in my closet, but I’m pretty sure I’ve managed to trap it. I don’t know if I should try to move it or wait for it to die and then move it. How long does a bat trapped in a house live?

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Patrick Price · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Dealing with bats is never fun—I’m sorry to hear you have one in your house. How long a bat will live when trapped in a house depends on if it can access food or water. If there is no food or water, a bat trapped in a house will die within 24 hours. Even after it is dead, you should not touch or go near the bat.
Some animals seem scarier than they are, but bats are every bit as dangerous as they seem. Bats carry numerous diseases which are deadly to humans. Many of the diseases they carry also have no known cure.
If you notice any bats, living or dead, or bat droppings, follow these steps:
  • Do not approach the creature
  • Leave the area immediately
  • Try to keep the bat enclosed or go to a room it cannot reach
  • Immediately call animal control to come and safely remove the bat
Like most pests, bats get into your home through gaps and cracks in your exterior.
Homeowners insurance
won’t pay for any bat-related expenses. However, it might help you keep your home in good shape after covered damages, so you don’t get an infestation in the first place.
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