Bats can
and do enter human homes through a variety of areas only
needing an opening of 3/8" to gain entrance. Like all
mammals, a percentage of bats will contract rabies and
if a rabid bat is found it does not mean that the entire
colony has rabies. Bats are effected by rabies much
differently then other mammals. Most rabid bats become
lethargic, become paralyzed and then eventually die.
Bats
are excellent for the environment and eat a lot of
insects. The problem with bats is when they are active,
they urinate and defecate every 20 minutes. Multiply
that by a hundreds or thousands of bats over time and
it's easy to see how a bat colony can destroy a
building.
These bat droppings, also called Guano, can be harmful
to humans because they enrich the soil and contribute to
the growth of Histoplasmosis [his-toh-plaz-MOH-sis]
fungus. Histoplasmosis is an infection that varies in
symptoms and seriousness and usually affects the lungs.
This disease can be contracted by inhaling the fungus
spores.
Always consult with a professional before attempting
to remove bat, bird or any other droppings. Roanoke
Wildlife Removal offers solutions to bat invasion,
removal, clean-up and control.
