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Bats on Attic Louvers: Exclude with Plastic Sheeting

Spray with water on a warm day to temporarily displace bats. Then staple sheet plastic above and beside each louver, leaving 2 feet hanging loose. Bats hit plastic and slide off. Remove plastic in winter.

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