There is a bat in my house! What do I do?

There is a bat in my house! What do I do?

If you have found a bat inside of your home and cannot confirm that it has just arrived inside your home, please call Animal Control immediately 617-993-2724. If it is after hours, call Belmont Police Non-Emergency 617-993-2501. DO NOT RELEASE THE BAT BACK OUTSIDE until you have spoken to the Animal Control Officer, a Health Dept. Official or Belmont Police and have recieved verbal instruction on what to do next.

Please see attached documents below for more information regarding living and coexisting with bats in Massachusetts.