俄亥俄州禁止从10月15日至3月31日清除蝙蝠,以保护濒危物种;屋主可使用排除装置,但不使用陷阱或化学品。 Ohio bans bat removal from Oct. 15 to March 31 to protect endangered species; homeowners may use exclusion devices but not traps or chemicals.

在俄亥俄州,在休眠期10月15日至3月31日期间,将蝙蝠从家中或建筑物移走或迁移到别处是非法的,以保护因白鼻综合征而死亡的人口。 In Ohio, it is illegal to remove or relocate bats from homes or buildings from October 15 to March 31, the hibernation period, to protect populations decimated by white-nose syndrome. 现在有四种蝙蝠类濒临灭绝,除特殊情况外,严禁在冬季扰动它们。 Four bat species are now endangered, and disturbing them during winter is prohibited except under specific conditions. 屋主可使用单程排除装置,允许蝙蝠离开而不返回,并可在蝙蝠离开后封闭入境点。 Homeowners may use one-way exclusion devices to allow bats to leave but not return, and may seal entry points after bats have departed. 使用粘合装置、化学品或封闭入境点,而蝙蝠在其中,则是非法的。 The use of glue traps, chemicals, or sealing entry points while bats are inside is illegal. 只有在怀疑有狂犬病危险的情况下,才允许杀死蝙蝠。 Killing bats is only permitted if there is a suspected rabies risk. 俄亥俄野生动物分部敦促居民在采取行动帮助保护这些生态上至关重要的动物之前与他们联系。 The Ohio Division of Wildlife urges residents to contact them before taking action to help preserve these ecologically vital animals.