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Bats in Your Attic? Here's What to Do | Salt Lake City News
Bats are everywhere in Utah right now—especially in July and August—because baby bats are learning to fly and leaving their nests. With 18 known species, they’re drawn to places with food, water, and shelter. Unlike eastern bats, Utah’s often hibernate alone or in small groups, sometimes in cliff crevices. If you spot bats in your attic, it’s likely a maternity colony, and June through August is the toughest time to handle them—blocking moms means baby bats die. Bats are protected, so removal isn’t allowed until after August, when pups can fly. If a bat enters your home, don’t touch it—use…
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