A homeowner found a bat (as well as several beneficial insects) stuck inside a sticky trap he had put out in Chapel Hill, NC. We provided guidance on how to safely remove the bat using gloves, vegetable oil and a cotton swab.  We also located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he will be accessed for injuries and given supportive care until he is able to go free. We also cautioned the homeowner on using glue traps in the future because they cause inhumane deaths to so many animals. The homeowner was horrified that the bat was stuck to the trap and vowed to never use them again.