{"id":28,"date":"2012-10-28T21:49:13","date_gmt":"2012-10-28T21:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batremovallouisvilleky.com\/blog\/?p=28"},"modified":"2017-04-06T20:23:57","modified_gmt":"2017-04-06T20:23:57","slug":"is-bat-guano-toxic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batremovallouisvilleky.com\/blog\/is-bat-guano-toxic\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Bat Guano Toxic?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bat guano is the organic waste matter produced by bats.\u00a0 When a person spots an area with bat guano accumulation, they can safely suggest there is a bat colony nearby.\u00a0 Bats typically reside in one area, where they eat and produce waste for as long as they inhabit the space.\u00a0 Many homeowners suffer the consequences of bat infestation, mostly due to the mass accumulation of bat guano and droppings in their home.\u00a0 Read on to learn why bat guano is unhealthy and unsafe for humans, and how to get rid of bat guano in your home or commercial building.<\/p>\n<h1>Histoplasmosis<\/h1>\n<p>Bat guano and bat droppings can be unsafe for humans, especially children.\u00a0 In bat guano, a fungus called Histoplasmosis Capsulatum grows and gives off toxic spores that we inhale in the air.\u00a0 These spores can cause infectious lung diseases like Histoplasmosis, Spelunker\u2019s Lung, Cave Disease, Ohio Valley Disease, Reticuloendotheliosis, and Darling\u2019s Disease.\u00a0 These illnesses have similar symptoms of the common cold or flu.\u00a0 Cough, fever, sneezing, and difficulty breathing are all signs of Histoplasmosis and other lung diseases.\u00a0 These illnesses are not contagious, but can be easily and unknowingly contracted through inhaling spores in the air of an infested home or building.<\/p>\n<h2>Bat Guano Odor and Stain Detection<\/h2>\n<p>Many homeowners begin to suspect bat infestation and guano problems with odor and stain detection.\u00a0 A common tell-tale sign of long-term bat intrusion is stained walls and strong odor presence within certain areas of the home.\u00a0 Bat droppings and urine create a very unique smell that experts can detect immediately.\u00a0 It also stains walls a yellowish and sometimes brown-like color.\u00a0 If a homeowner comes across this situation, it is suggested that they have their home inspected by a professional bat or animal removal company (not a pest control company) right away.\u00a0 Long-term bat infestation means there is a large accumulation of bat guano in the infested area of the property.\u00a0 If odor is detected, inhalation of lung disease-causing spores could have occurred.\u00a0 A professional company retains the proper equipment and knowledge to accurately and thoroughly inspect a home for babies, colonies, damages, and more.\u00a0 A reputable company will be licensed and insured to quickly and safely resolve the entire issue, including the inspection.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about bat guano clean up and restoration, call <strong>Louisville Bat Removal<\/strong> today!\u00a0 We are DNR licensed and insured to remove bats and provide repairs and restorations for damages caused by bats.\u00a0 Our company specializes in bat removal and control, as has been in the bat removal industry for over twenty years.\u00a0 Call us at <strong>502-553-7622<\/strong> for details about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.batremovallouisvilleky.com\/bat-removal-services-louisville.php\" title=\"Bat Removal Services Louisville KY\" target=\"_blank\">Louisville KY Bat Removal Services<\/a> today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bat guano is the organic waste matter produced by bats.\u00a0 When a person spots an area with bat guano accumulation, they can safely suggest there is a bat colony nearby.\u00a0 Bats typically reside in one area, where they eat and &hellip; 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