{"id":289,"date":"2021-08-26T09:14:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T09:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/?p=289"},"modified":"2021-08-18T18:21:21","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T18:21:21","slug":"are-bats-really-dangerous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/are-bats-really-dangerous\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Bats Really Dangerous?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Bats are wild animals, which means they are unpredictable and generally, uncontrollable.&nbsp; It is very rare for a person to tame and domesticate a bat.&nbsp; Bats are dangerous because they are wild, but there are other reasons why bats are a threat to our families, as well as our outdoor pets!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Get-Rid-of-Bats-in-the-Attic-Indianapolis-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis IN Bat Removal and Control 317-875-3099\" class=\"wp-image-290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Get-Rid-of-Bats-in-the-Attic-Indianapolis-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Get-Rid-of-Bats-in-the-Attic-Indianapolis-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Get-Rid-of-Bats-in-the-Attic-Indianapolis-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Get-Rid-of-Bats-in-the-Attic-Indianapolis-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Get-Rid-of-Bats-in-the-Attic-Indianapolis-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Get-Rid-of-Bats-in-the-Attic-Indianapolis.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Indianapolis IN Bat Removal and Control 317-875-3099<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Reasons Why You Don&#8217;t Want to Mess With Bats<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bats Carry Infectious Diseases<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bats are most dangerous due to the fact that they are major carriers of many infectious diseases.&nbsp; The most widely known disease associated with bats is rabies.&nbsp; Rabies is a very serious illness that is easily spread through bodily fluids, like urine or saliva.&nbsp; Dogs, and other curious outdoor pets, are especially prone to contracting the disease.&nbsp; When they catch the disease, it is usually fatal.&nbsp; This is why pet vaccinations are so crucial.&nbsp; If a bat bites a human, it is possible for them to contract Rabies.&nbsp; The treatment and shot are very painful, and the symptoms are undesirable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rabies is not the only illness that can be contracted by a bat; Histoplasmosis is a disease that affects the lungs and respiratory system.&nbsp; It is grown in the spores of bat droppings and passed on through inhalation.&nbsp; Having a bat colony in your attic for a long period of time can expose your family to Histoplasmosis.&nbsp; If you ever suspect bats dwelling in or around your property, it is advised to call a professional bat removal company for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bats May Attack Humans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason bats are a threat to people and pets is their aggressive tendencies.&nbsp; Bats can be easily provoked and instigated to defend themselves.&nbsp; Bats fly in swarms, and if their colony is startled in any way, they can be triggered to violently fly from their nest.&nbsp; They also have claws that allow them to grasp tree limbs, walls, and other posts.&nbsp; These claws can easily scratch a face, or even a pet\u2019s eyes.&nbsp; It is important to steer clear of bats if you ever spot them in nature, or in your home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get Rid of Bats in the House ASAP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do find bats in your house, call a professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/services\/bats.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indianapolis IN bat removal company<\/a> for further instruction.\u00a0 They will be able to assess the level of danger you are facing and instruct you on what to do until they are removed.\u00a0 If you even see a bat in nature, stay far away from it, and do not aggravate it in any way.\u00a0 As mentioned before, bats are wild and unpredictable.\u00a0 Do not risk catching a disease or sustaining an injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Do you have bats in the attic or bats disturbing your property? <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\">Contact Budget Animal Removal<\/a> at 317-875-3099 for professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/services\/bats.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">critter control for bats in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/a>. We provide residential and commercial services at the most competitive prices around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You Might Also Enjoy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-a-bat-problem-around-your-property\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Identify a Bat Problem Around Your Property<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/3-reasons-why-bats-are-great-at-flying\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 Reasons Why Bats are Great at Flying<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/non-toxic-repellent-recipe-for-nuisance-wildlife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Non-Toxic Repellent Recipe for Nuisance Wildlife<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"884\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Budget-Animal-Removal-Indiana-Copy.png\" alt=\"Budget Animal Removal\" class=\"wp-image-53\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Budget-Animal-Removal-Indiana-Copy.png 884w, https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Budget-Animal-Removal-Indiana-Copy-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Budget-Animal-Removal-Indiana-Copy-768x253.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 884px) 100vw, 884px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bats are wild animals, which means they are unpredictable and generally, uncontrollable.&nbsp; It is very rare for a person to tame and domesticate a bat.&nbsp; Bats are dangerous because they are wild, but there are other reasons why bats are &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/are-bats-really-dangerous\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":290,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,73,3],"tags":[312,310,203,20,123,120,121,311,124,313],"class_list":["post-289","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animal-proofing","category-bats","category-wildlife-removal-and-control","tag-animal-control-bats","tag-bat-dangers","tag-bat-diseases","tag-bat-facts","tag-bat-removal","tag-bats-in-the-attic","tag-bats-in-the-house","tag-critter-control-bats","tag-get-rid-of-bats","tag-rabies-bats"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/289","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=289"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/289\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":291,"href":"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/289\/revisions\/291"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/290"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=289"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=289"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=289"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}