It happens as bats begin gathering together to eat and gain weight in preparation for the chilly winter ahead.

As they are getting ready to migrate to their wintering locations – they can find their way into homes by accident.

Jennifer Morse the District Health Department #10 Medical Director tells us they like dark and warm places, like an attic or barn.

She adds they find their way through cracks and openings.

With a bat in your house, there is also a chance you may get bit.

Jennifer says “if they’re able to catch that bat safely, they should do that and then contact their health department, because then we can test it. Only about 1 to 2% of bats have rabies. And if we can test it and know for sure, then we can make decisions based on that. If for some reason the bat has flown out,

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