Bats are a creature that most people are afraid of. While
the creature is good for insect control, they are also known to carry disease
such as rabies. However, what most people don’t know is that bats carry another
dangerous disease that should be avoided, histoplasmosis.
When bats take up residence in a home, it is usually in the
attic area. Bats will enter the attic via small openings in the roofline,
venting or soffits. As the bats claim the space as their own, bat
droppings will occur. Bat droppings, known as guano, is a carrier of
histoplasmosis, a disease that can infect humans through inhalation.
Understanding
Histoplasmosis
The infectious disease known as histoplasmosis can be caught
by humans when the spores of the fungus of histoplasmosis capsulation is
inhaled. The disease is not contagious but is something that most home owners
are completely unaware of. Anyone can be subject to the disease but there are
individuals who are more susceptible to catching it. Roofers, installers of
HVAC systems, construction workers, etc., anyone who would work in an area
where bats may be present are at risk for inhaling the spores.
Even individuals inside a home can be exposed. If the
disease is present, the spores can work their way into the ductwork system of
your home and be present in the air. The spores are then inhaled and the
individuals begin to feel bad, though they may have no idea what they are
suffering from.
When affected by the disease via bat droppings, you
may have no symptoms or light symptoms for a few days. It usually takes around
ten days for an individual to begin to feel chest pain, have a fever, lose
their appetite, experience headaches, impaired vision and even muscle pain. The
disease can actually run its course and you have no idea you were subject to
histoplasmosis and simply think you are suffering from the flu.
However, there have been cases where the disease affects
individuals in a serious manner and can create long-term illness or even death.
Those with weakened immune systems are the most susceptible to getting the
disease and being affected by it in a negative manner.
If you find bats are living in your area, check to see if
you might have an infestation. If you find bats are circling your roofline or
appear to be coming in and out of your home, contact a wildlife specialist. You
will need to have your attic and roof inspected by a professional. Experts in
bat removal will be able to tell exactly where the bats are gaining entry and
assist with the removal of the creatures.
If you have no experience with bats, it is best to leave the
removal to the experts. Individuals with years of experience know how to remove
the bats from the home in a safe manner that will be humane to the bats as well
as protect you and your family. After removal, the area affected will be
evaluated to see what cleanup measures need to be taken and how to keep your
family safe by removing any entry points the bats may have been using to enter
your home.
Bat removal services are provided by Skedaddle Humane
Wildlife Control, a company with years of experience in pest control. Contact
Skedaddle if you need help with bat removal or have issues with other pests in
the home.
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