Why Is Proper Bat Control And Removal Important For Getting Rid of Bats?
Critter Control implements proper bat control and removal methods when getting rid of bats from homes in order to ensure the safety of you and your loved ones. Only a small percentage of bats carry rabies (less that 1%) but bats are also commonly the cause of a disease called Histoplasmosis, a fungus that can grow within bat droppings (guano). Guano will usually require the interaction with moist soil in order to grow the fungus, but proper precautions should always be taken when handling bat droppings. If you find bat guano within your home or attic, please keep a safe distance, as Histoplasmosis will result by breathing in any dust containing the fungus spores. Only a trained professional should clean up bat droppings with the proper safety equipment. Contact Critter Control today if you are in need of bat dropping removal services. Some bats will carry ectoparasites on their bodies (like bat bugs – related to the bed bug), but ectoparasites do not usually become a problem when bats
