Are bats dangerous?
Bats are no danger to humans. Vampire bats are the only type that drink blood, and they do no live in the United States. However, even these creatures do not suck blood as people might think. They simply make a small cut on their victim’s skin and lap the blood with their tongue. Rarely do they bite humans, but even if they do you only have to get checked out to avoid disease. The only danger from bats is if they carry rabies or leave behind feces that contains a disease in it. You can wear a respirator for safety if you need to clean up a bat’s feces. Bats do not become aggressive, so the likelihood of catching rabies from one is much smaller than most wild animals. How to Get Rid of Bats in Your Home Getting rid of bats in your home is a simple process. You’ll wait for the bats to leave for the night and close up the hole. You want to make sure they have all left so you don’t trap any inside your house, but you won’t have to go anywhere near them. After dark, watch for the bats leavi
