Bats and rabies are constantly linked together due to horror movies, Halloween, and embellished stories.\u00a0 The facts are actually different than common belief.\u00a0 Read on to learn more about rabies and how they affect bats and other mammals as well.<\/p>\n
The answer is, of course not; not all bats have rabies.\u00a0 Among the various bat species all over the world, (which makes up more than a quarter of the world\u2019s mammal population), less than two percent are infected with rabies.\u00a0 In fact, less than ten people in the past 50 years have been reported to have contracted rabies through a bat.\u00a0 The myth behind bats and rabies stems from movies, books, and rumors.\u00a0 The truth is, bats are intelligent and helpful creatures of nature, and should be respected and protected as much as possible.<\/p>\n
Although not all bats have rabies, they can still carry other infectious diseases just the same as any other animal could.\u00a0 To determine if a bat is infected, look out for tell-tale signs that point toward danger.\u00a0 If a bat is seen out during the daylight hours and\/or is flying rapidly in an unorganized fashion, this could be a sign that it is sick. The simplest way to explain why is that bats are nocturnal, meaning they sleep at day and come out at night.\u00a0 It is very uncommon to see a bat during daylight.\u00a0 Odd behavior like that can represent an ill bat.\u00a0 A bat will not likely attack, but can bite or lunch if instigated or approached.<\/p>\n
Bats are insect eaters, and big eaters at that.\u00a0 In a single evening, a bat can consume nearly 1\/3 of its body weight in insects.\u00a0 That\u2019s like 1000 insects per hour.\u00a0 So at our cookouts and bonfires, fewer mosquitoes will be out biting because they are being preyed upon by your local bat colonies.<\/p>\n
For more information about bats and rabies, contact a professional at 502-553-7622<\/strong>.\u00a0 We have been removing bats from residential and commercial properties for over 20 years.\u00a0 Call us today for information, services, and estimates, or visit our Louisville KY Bat Control<\/a> website anytime!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bats and rabies are constantly linked together due to horror movies, Halloween, and embellished stories.\u00a0 The facts are actually different than common belief.\u00a0 Read on to learn more about rabies and how they affect bats and other mammals as well. … Continue reading