| You may have noticed no mention has been made of killing the bats during your bat control program. That's because you shouldn't. Bat poison is more likely to cause more problems than it solves. Again, you can have bat carcasses and the chemicals in the poison can be harmful to pets and household members. Because bats are beneficial and help control other pests, local ordinances may be protecting bats. In some areas, you can be fined for killing your bats. Many homeowners recognize the benefit of having bats around—especially for mosquitoes. Some of these homeowners will actually install a bat house near their home. Once you've effectively excluded your home, a bat house can become your own, free pest control company. | 