{"id":751,"date":"2019-08-30T19:45:21","date_gmt":"2019-08-30T19:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batremovallouisvilleky.com\/blog\/?p=751"},"modified":"2019-08-30T19:45:21","modified_gmt":"2019-08-30T19:45:21","slug":"how-to-clean-up-bat-guano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batremovallouisvilleky.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-up-bat-guano\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean Up Bat Guano"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to bat removal and control, getting rid of\nbats is only a part of the process. Bats leave behind horrible messes that are\nboth structurally damaging and unsanitary. Everything from walls, ceilings, and\nfloorboards, to attic insulation, electrical wiring, rooftops, and siding, are\nall targets of bat droppings and structural damage. Not only can this lower\nyour total property value and jeopardize your investment, it poses several\nserious health and safety risks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most vital parts of cleaning up after nuisance bat activity or infestation is hazardous waste removal. Bat guano can develop a transmissible fungal spores that can cause a disease known as Histoplasmosis<\/em>. You see, if the fungal spores enter the air ducts of a home or building, they can be dispersed all throughout a property. Upon inhalation, these spores can cause serious respiratory illnesses that may be fatal to young children, elderly, and those with weakened immune systems or existing respiratory complications. See our blog, \u201cWhat is Histoplasmosis?<\/a>\u201d to learn details about this illness, including causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For these reasons and more, it is wise to clean up bat guano in any scope, whether a small pile around your window seals and bird houses, or large accumulations in a formerly-infested area of your home. For large scale cleanup, it is necessary to hire a licensed bat abatement company that is equipped with the proper training and resources to accurately decontaminate and sanitize your property in adherence to city codes. However, if you are simply treating a small area, you can clean up bat droppings on your own so long as you do not have a weakened immune system or existing respiratory complications. Read our blog, \u201cCan Bat Guano Hurt Me?<\/a>\u201d to understand these risks more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn how to clean up bat guano, safely\nand effectively.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What You Need to Get Rid of Bat Droppings<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In order to clean up a bat dropping pile, you will need some\nprotective gear. This includes a long-sleeved shirt or jacket, rubber gloves, a\nface mask or respirator, and safety goggles. As mentioned, you are at risk of\ninhaling or coming into contact with dangerous spores. You will also need the\nfollowing materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

➡ Shovel or Spade
➡ Dust Pan
➡ Garbage Bags
➡ Hose or Spraying Water Bottle
➡ Full Coverage Clothing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleanup Instruction<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

To start, put on all your protective gear ensuring that your\nskin is covered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, lightly spray the guano with water in order to reduce\nthe likelihood of airborne spores and dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using your choice of tool, shovel the bat guano into a\ngarbage bag. Be sure to double bag all guano bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it is just a small to moderate amount of guano, you can\ntoss the bags into your own garbage or public dumpster for trash removal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a large accumulation of bat guano, contact your\nlocal health department to report the hazardous waste and request specialized\nwaste removal. Or simply contact a licensed Kentucky Bat Removal Company for\nprofessional bat cleanup and restoration services in one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kentucky Bat Removal and Control You Can Trust<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call 502-553-7622<\/strong> to speak a Louisville bat removal and control<\/a> specialist about resolving all of your nuisance bat issues. We also offer a wide range of residential and commercial bat cleanup and damage restoration services for all of Kentucky, including decontamination, sanitizing, deodorization, fumigation, integrated pest management solutions for bat bugs, structural damage repair, insulation replacement, drywall repair, preventative maintenance, post checkups, and much more. We may also be able to provide bat damage insurance claim work depending on your particular policy and carrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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