Dubunking Common Myths About Bats in Mantua Township, NJ; Are Bats Dirty, Blind Vampires that Drink Human Blood & Have Rabies?
When you think about bats you probably have several thoughts that creep into your mind. Several species of bats are found in New Jersey but not many people want to come home to find a bat hanging around their residence. They are a scary pest but maybe not for the reasons you think. There are many misconceptions about bats that we will proceed to debunk once and for all!
Ross Environmental Solutions Debunks Common Myths about Bats Found in New Jersey
Are All Bats Vampires that Drink Human Blood?: There are over 1300 species of bats that are found around the world. They are all individual and have characteristics that set them apart from each other. With that said, there are only three types of vampire bats that feed on blood. Fortunately they are not even found in the United States but rather in Latin America. The bats that you find in the U.S. are not the type that are after a blood meal. They are usually after a piece of fruit or a pest that might be flying by like a mosquito. The myth that all bats are vampires and after a blood meal is false.
Do All Bats Have Rabies?: When people think about bats one of the most common misconceptions is that they are infected with rabies. They assume bats have this virus and that it can easily be transmitted to a person if they are bitten. Although a bat can carry the rabies virus it is really only found in about one percent of bats. That means that the odds of coming across a rabid bat is not likely. You should still use caution when dealing with a bat though, especially if they are acting unnatural. A bat that is out in the daylight or coming toward a person is a problem you want to avoid.
Are Bats Blind?: When you think about bats most people are under the impression that they are blind. They think that the only way that a bat is able to get around is by their echo locating which uses sound rather than sight. As it turns out bats have amazing vision. They also use echo locating, particularly when hunting at night but they are not blind in any way. They do seem to fly erratically which is why people may think they are blind, but they are actually strategically hunting prey such as flying pests. Bats won’t fly near you by accident.
Are Bats Dirty Mammals like Rats?: Bats may be the second largest order of mammals after rodents but they definitely aren’t rodents even though many people think of them as flying rats. Rodents are messy and walk through their own feces and then on surfaces you may come across, spreading their filth and disease. In contrast, bats need to clean themselves constantly to ensure they are able to fly freely without restriction. Bats clean themselves just as well as birds!
Bat & Wildlife Removal
If you have concerns about bats around your home, call a pest control company that offers specialty services to deal with bats. Ross Environmental Solutions offers a Wildlife Control Program that includes protection against the threat of bat bites. In addition to humane bat removal, we also specialize in bat and wildlife exclusion to prevent nuisance wildlife from entering your home or business in the first place. Contact us to learn more today!
