Unlike many other creatures inhabiting the outdoors, bats are creatures you’ll want to have hang around whenever possible. Bats eat insects, so if you step out at twilight and see a bat flitting across the sky, count yourself lucky to have a friend to cut down on mosquitoes and flies. However, bat removal may be necessary if one of these little creatures finds its way inside your home.
Health Concerns
You may have heard you should never handle a wild bat, no matter how cute the little creature seems. And it’s true! Bats can carry rabies, so you should always keep a safe distance. This is one reason why you shouldn’t attempt bat removal yourself.
Bats also can cause health issues through their droppings, or “guano.” Not only does it have an unpleasant odor and can cause problems for the structural integrity of your home if left unchecked, but guano can also make you sick. We’re not just talking about handling the droppings—guano can contain a fungus that causes an airborne infection, making it risky just to breathe normally in an area with a lot of bat droppings.
For these reasons alone, it’s important bat removal is completed promptly to protect your health and the health of your loved ones.
Bat Removal
Because of the health hazards involved and legal regulations regarding when and how bats can be removed, it’s best to contact a professional for help with bat removal. At Wild Science Solutions, we have been in the business of humanely and safely protecting both you and local wildlife since 2015 and continue to dedicate ourselves to giving you both safe and healthy homes.