Run a fan or two with or without the lights as they cannot tolerate fast moving air.
How to get bats out of attic in ireland.
Bats are protected species in many parts of the world so your first step is to find out what you can legally do in your country.
In a nutshell you have to find out how they are flying in and out install a special one way device there are several different types for different scenarios over the exit area and let them fly out but not fly back in.
For advice on safely dealing with a grounded bat see here.
How to get rid of bats in the attic.
The ultrasonic bat repeller offers you an affordable and humane way to get rid of the bats in your attic.
In northern ireland you can contact the northern ireland environment agency on 028 9056 9605.
Even if bats have left your attic it is an offence to block the roost bats return to the same place every year so empty bat roosts are protected.
The process is definitely not simple.
If you are aware that bats are roosting in your attic you should consult with the bat conservation ireland before carrying out remedial timber treatments insect control or rodent control that may cause them harm.
You are not at risk of rabies if you do not handle a bat.
Bats are not interested in sharing your living space.
Bats have to have a dark space and lights drive them off.
Once the bats are gone finish the job by sealing your attic and making sure you clean up all materials once finished.
Ireland has been rabies free since 1903 and northern ireland since 1923 and there has never been a case in ireland of bat rabies transmitted to a human.
Remember to use this wonderful device with a combination of scents and shiny objects to help drive the bats out quickly.