What are the health risks of having bats in my residential or commercial building?
A. Rabies is probably the best known health risk from bats, but is certainly not the only one. Bat guano (bat droppings) resembles mouse droppings in size and color, but instead of being hard, it is powdery. When disturbed, fine particles become airborne. These particles are so fine they are easily inhaled and can cause a disease called Histoplasmosis, a nasty respiratory illness. Also, bats carry ticks, mites and other insects and bacteria, all of which can be harmful to humans and pets.
