Bat Droppings
The Truth About Bat Droppings
Both bird and bat droppings are not only unsightly and ever so disgusting to look at, they both are capable of attracting potentially hazardous micro-organisms and parasites. This usually happens when a buildup of feces occurs, as when a congregation has been at work for an extended period of time. There are also airborne fungus contaminations which can occur in relation to bat droppings, though most known cases of these types of illness are directly related to the excessive stool buildup of starlings and pigeons. These types of airborne fungal infections normally take a minimum of two years of steady deposit in order to become a full blown threat to humans and animals who are exposed.
Bat droppings in your garage or pole building are a sign that these beneficial little creatures have chosen to keep you company. Though having bats in your yard is a wonderful gift to be protected, having them take up permanent residence in your buildings is not the most sanitary condition possible. Worries about rabies and other blood born diseases have been put to rest, as science has proven that only .5% of all bats have been infected with it, but there are sanitation issues when dealing with bat droppings, and preventing this inconvenience is always a good investment.
In order to prevent issues with bat droppings, you will first want to contact a pest control company who deals in the humane capture and release of bats. There is no reason to use lethal force on these little guys, as they may help you to control mosquitoes and annoying gnats for up to twenty years. They can be easily trapped and relocated so that the cleanup and prevention phases can begin. For the clean up of bat droppings, it is recommended that you wear a standard surgical mask, just to be safe. Many animal control companies will take of this dirty business for you as well, for a nominal fee of course.
For the future prevention of bat droppings, this same professional will also be able to help with the coaching and installation of exclusion devices and netting. The latter is a wonderful solution for those whose outdoor buildings have exposed rafters or beams, as they will prevent the bats from entering the site without the cost of expensive building materials and insulation. If you have discovered bat droppings on hay or grains used for the feeding of livestock, you will want to dispose of these contaminated portions. Be sure to wear gloves, and don’t forget that bird droppings can be every bit as questionable as those from the otherwise beneficial bat. If all else fails, there is sonar technology available which may be of use to you.