These are fairly harmless creatures. The proximity to them frightens people, rather because of their “notoriety”, based on the Christian tradition, which attributes to them a connection with evil spirits.
In China, on the contrary, the bat symbolizes good luck and success. Even greeting cards and lottery tickets feature these night fliers. Interestingly, the words “bat” and “luck” are represented by the same hieroglyph.
In addition, most of them feed on insects, which brings undoubted benefits to agriculture. During the night, one individual eats a number of insects equal to half its own body weight.
Bats in the house: is it good or bad, is it for money or a wedding?
In fact, a bat flying into a house is not always a harbinger of misfortune. The details and little things that caused the mouse to fly into the house are of great importance.
Signs associated with bats:
- Our ancestors believed that if a bat was in the house, it promised the death or illness of someone close to them. You should be wary if an animal attacks the homeowner.
- In China, this mammal generally portends financial wealth and well-being. In Feng Shui, this strange animal is simply adored and nothing bad is associated with it.
- If an unmarried girl was the first to encounter an animal, then most likely she will find herself a betrothed and perhaps get married soon.
- If a married housewife encounters an animal, then perhaps soon she will have to meet a rival who is not exactly friendly to her husband.
If you are engaged in business, then the animal portends you financial success and decent income.
Bats in the house
Some signs and beliefs about bats:
- In Ancient Babylon they believed that these animals were descendants of divine beings. Their wings are protection from the evil eye and evil spirits. One of the legends says that for disobedience and participation in bacchanalia, God Dionysus turned the daughters of King Minos into bats. If a woman could not get pregnant, she had to sprinkle the animal’s blood on her pillow and sleep on it for 2 days. After that, the women successfully became pregnant.
- Animals were often used as a talisman against the evil eye and to attract wealth. The owner of a dried winged animal received the ability to attract money to himself.
- One of the cruelest traditions was to nail bats above the front door. Such a crucified animal protected the room from the visit of evil spirits.
Moscow registration
The bat turned out to be an absolutely ordinary phenomenon for Moscow.
“Bats also live in our area. In Moscow, these are forests and parks,” Lyudmila Korobkova, an ornithologist from a veterinary clinic near Moscow, told the Moscow 24 portal. – They can also live in the attics of houses and in some quarries or rocks. If you look closely, you can see them at night in any summer forest park above a pond. God himself ordered them to fly over bodies of water.”
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Bats in Moscow are found in places with large forested areas, with old trees, and ponds, for example, in Izmailovsky and Troparevsky parks, confirmed Sergei Kruskop, leading researcher at the Zoological Museum of Moscow State University.
Bats are a general name for representatives of the order Chiroptera (with the exception of fruit bats). Almost all bats are nocturnal, and during the day they sleep, either hanging upside down or huddled in cracks in trees, rocks, or crevices in buildings.
There are different bats, including vampires, who feed on flesh and blood. There are approximately 1,300 species of bats in the world, of which only three species have mastered feeding on blood. One feeds on the blood of mammals (including humans), the other feeds only on the blood of birds, and the third can do both. True, they do not live in Russia; their homeland is Central America.
“Those that live in our region feed on either pollen or insects. As such, they do not pose a danger to humans,” said Dimitry Kuznetsov, head of the center for radiation diagnostics and animal biotherapy of the SBBZh Northern Administrative Okrug.
The chief doctor of the Green Parrot veterinary clinic for birds, Vladimir Romanov, agrees with him.
“No rabies was detected among bats in Russia. Apparently, due to the peculiarities of their residence. In our region, they do not live in mass concentrations, unlike in America.” Vladimir Romanov
Ph.D., chief doctor of the veterinary clinic
According to Romanov, in the United States bats live in large crowds in caves. So many individuals are infected with the rabies virus that in America bats have been identified as a natural reservoir of rabies.
And on the territory of Eurasia, in the entire history of observations, only eight cases of transmission of rabies from a bat to a person have been reliably recorded.
Nevertheless, Lyudmila Korobkova reminds that in addition to the rabies virus, there can be other infections. Not to mention fleas, which, in turn, carry worms.
What does it mean if a bat flies into the office?
Judging from the point of view of folk signs, such a strange guest can bring trouble to the team. Most likely, employees will quarrel or face financial ruin. But the Chinese, on the contrary, would be happy to have such a guest, since they consider the animal a symbol of money and material well-being.
What does it mean if a bat flies into the office?
Interpretation taking into account the time of year
When interpreting signs associated with unexpected visits of bats, it is necessary to take into account the time of year. For example, in the spring, young individuals learn to fly, so a mouse that flies into the air may simply be an inexperienced flyer that has lost its course. In the fall, the visit is also not considered surprising - with the onset of frost, bats strive for warmth, knowing that near its source there is always something to profit from.
It’s another matter if the bat deigns to visit the residents during the day or in winter, when these creatures should sleep. Such a meeting is interpreted as a fateful sign. In addition, there is a sign that at the beginning of the year, mice flying into houses means profit, and in the fall - losses.
What does it mean if a bat lands on a window?
Most likely this indicates a change in the weather. People believe that bats are excellent weather forecasters. They hit walls and glass before a heavy downpour. Therefore, if you find an animal on the window, take an umbrella with you to work.
What does it mean if a bat lands on a window?
Ways to drive away animals
Regardless of whether you are faced with a single uninvited guest or are trying to conquer your own attic from bats, do not forget that these animals can be listed in the Red Book. Therefore, chemical or folk poisons have no place here. You must create such conditions so that the “guests” fly out of the apartment on their own.
Random guest
If you encounter a flying animal in your room, do not panic. The random guest is very confused herself. Finding herself in an unfamiliar environment, she will try to find a way out. And you need to help her a little. Follow three steps to remove a bat from your home.
- Clear the room. Remove children and pets from the room.
- Open the window. Turn on bright lights in the room, pull back the curtains and open the windows wide.
- Leave the room. Close the door behind you, and you can safely return in five to ten minutes. The bat will fly out during this time.
Fighting a massive invasion
If you are dealing not with one individual, but with an entire colony, then you need to act differently. Only the “tenants” need to be evicted closer to autumn, when the females feed all the young. If you drive out mice in the summer, you will doom the kids to a painful death, and turn your balcony or attic into a real breeding ground for infection. Therefore, put up with rustling and squeaking at night. Get into the fight this fall with these four steps.
- Surveillance. At night, carefully monitor through which cracks and loopholes the bats get out.
- Examination. When the entire flock leaves the home, carefully inspect the room again so that not a single animal remains in it.
- Repair. Now carefully seal all holes, cracks, loopholes using fiberglass, metal gratings, and sealants.
- Cleaning. Complete the procedure with general cleaning of the room using white, Domestos.
Repellents
If the expulsion procedure does not end in victory, pay attention to numerous methods that can scare away uninvited guests. They allow you to get rid of bats forever, but do not harm endangered animals. Four drugs are most effective.
- Naphthalene. You can drive out mice using mothballs. Place the substance in bags and hang it in different places. The specific smell will completely repel the animals. It is necessary to change naphthalene periodically. It works as long as it continues to smell. Despite its high efficiency, the method can only be used in non-residential premises. Naphthalene vapors are dangerous to humans and pets.
- Water. A simple way to get rid of mice is to take a shower. Point the hose at surfaces that attract “guests” and spray them with cold water. This will get rid of bats, but, unfortunately, not forever. The animals will calmly return to their places as soon as you dry out the garage or shed.
- Aerosol 876 4-Pack Bat Repellent. If you prefer to fight with industrial means, then pay attention to this drug. It contains peppermint oil. When working with the spray, you must take special care so that, along with repelling mice, you do not provoke intoxication in yourself or your pets.
- Ultrasonic repeller. This is another method that allows you to drive away bats without harming them. Such devices emit special signals that humans cannot hear. But this sound is perfectly captured by the “guests”. They cannot put up with such discomfort, so they quickly leave your walls.
There are other, less effective methods. For example, a smoker. But be prepared for the fact that you will have to smoke for at least three to four days. Mice are afraid of light and fans. But you are unlikely to like this procedure. A roaring fan and a bright spotlight are not at all conducive to good sleep. And the amount charged for electricity consumption is unlikely to please anyone.
What does it mean if you kill a bat?
Under no circumstances should bats be killed. In some religions, it is believed that this animal protects the world from evil spirits and evil spirits. Therefore, killing an animal will bring trouble. There is a belief that whoever kills a mouse will have a shortened life.
What does it mean if you kill a bat?
Favorite places to live
Unpleasant neighborhood
Before getting rid of bats, it is necessary to locate all their places of residence. Chiropterans prefer to settle in dry rooms, with a large number of protrusions to which they cling and hang upside down:
- in multi-storey buildings they prefer attics and technical floors;
- in apartments, animals nest in the ventilation system or on the loggia;
- in rural areas, encounters with unwanted guests occur more often: wooden structures and poor insulation allow them to be located in chicken coops, cowsheds, outbuildings, and under the roof of residential buildings.
Important! The exact location of the nests is determined by piles of droppings: dark brown interspersed with shiny dots (insect shells). It is impossible to confuse it with the excrement of other animals, including rats and field mice.
Is it possible to kill bats in an apartment?
Do not kill the animal under any circumstances. This applies not only to apartments. An animal should not be killed at all, as this will lead to trouble and possibly illness. Mages believe that whoever kills a bat will live a short life.
Is it possible to kill bats in an apartment?
How to neutralize the action
Regardless of what the beliefs predicted, after visiting a bat, you should wash everything that the guest touched. It is important to use strong antiseptic agents. If the mouse came into contact with food, then these products should be thrown away.
It should be remembered that bats can be carriers of diseases, so disinfection is mandatory.
To neutralize the negative meaning of omens, you will need holy water. To protect the residents, each corner of the apartment is sprinkled with holy water while reciting the Lord’s Prayer. If holy water is not at hand, you can light a candle and go around all the corners of the house with it, including those rooms where the mouse did not fly.
Most folk superstitions and beliefs associated with bats have a negative interpretation, but you should not be afraid of the visit of a night guest or cause harm to her - the animal itself is not dangerous. To neutralize the bad meaning of signs, you should analyze the atmosphere in the house, visit the church and purchase a protective amulet.
A bat flew into an apartment in winter: what to do?
As winter approaches, bats prepare for hibernation. They tend to hide in a narrow gap. They often spend the winter in attics and roofs. Animals mistakenly fly into apartments and offices.
Instructions:
- Never take the life of a mammal. Turn off the lights and open the windows. The animal will find a way out on its own.
- If the mouse did not fly away, but sat on the windowsill, take the box and cover the animal.
- If the weather is dry and windless, take the box outside and open it.
- If it’s frosty outside, take the animal to the roof, as it will freeze in the yard.
How to deal with an uninvited guest
When bats enter a home, many people are shocked and terrified by the visit. Frightened hosts do not know how to react and what to do with the guest. You cannot kill or harm an animal - the bad meaning will increase. The best solution would be to leave the window in the room open, quietly leave and close the door behind you. The animal will leave the house on its own.
If the mouse is scared and hid in a corner, then you can do the following:
- Put thick gloves on your hands, take a cardboard box and cover the top of the mouse.
- Slide a strong sheet of cardboard under the container and, grabbing the burden, take the homemade cage out onto the balcony.
- Lift the box and release the flyer. You cannot throw an animal into the air - a frightened mouse will not be able to orient itself immediately.
You should not touch bats with your bare hands, as they can carry diseases.
If, while trying to drive away a guest, a person is injured, bitten or wounded, it is necessary to consult a doctor.
How to lure and drive a bat out of an apartment?
The animal is attracted to bright things, so if a mouse gets into your house, open the windows and turn off the lights. Tie a white cloth to a stick and hang it outside the window. The animal will fly to the light and leave your house. If the mammal is in no hurry to leave the apartment, do not kill it. Put gloves on your hands or cover the animal with a box or jar. Take the bat outside and release it into the wild.
Never handle an animal with your bare hands; you risk being bitten. Bats often suffer dangerous illnesses.
How to lure and drive a bat out of an apartment?
In fact, a bat is a cute animal that does not want you harm. Therefore, do not rush to kill the animal, release it into the wild.
What should you do if you cannot remove the animal before the onset of a warm period?
If you still haven’t received help from specialists, but you are a kind soul and want to give the animal the opportunity to survive the cold, then you need to do the following:
- The bat needs to be caught and put in a box. Hang a piece of fabric on the outside so that the animal simply clings to it. Close the lid and seal it with tape so that the animal does not escape;
- You need to put a container in the box and pour water into it or give the animal something to drink from a syringe without a needle;
- place the bat in a place where the temperature will be +3...+5C. There is such a place in the refrigerator, but not everyone will welcome it. Another place in the house is the cellar. There the temperature will be stable and just right so that the animal can safely survive hibernation. The temperature must be controlled and sudden changes avoided;
- try to disturb the bat less so as not to waste the energy it saves for survival;
when the minimum temperature outside is already above zero, this means that you can safely release the animal so that the creature can find shelter for itself.
Other superstitions
Folk signs relate not only to danger warnings, but even to simple meteorology. Previously, rain was predicted by the behavior of bats. Sometimes a terrible click of a mouse on the glass could indicate changes in atmospheric pressure, the arrival of the rainy season. This means that work in the garden and field needs to be postponed.
There are signs of love. For example, if a night guest invaded the room of an unmarried girl, this promised the appearance of her groom . But when a mouse flew into the marital bedroom, it hinted at infidelity in the marriage and the presence of lovers on one of the parties. At the same time, knowledgeable people recommended solving the problem peacefully - without scandals and swearing. The mouse just needs to be sent out without causing it, like the participants in the family drama, harm.
