{"id":32797,"date":"2021-07-21T21:23:55","date_gmt":"2021-07-22T01:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.novaextermination.com\/what-are-the-dangers-of-bat-droppings\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T12:34:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T16:34:09","slug":"what-are-the-dangers-of-bat-droppings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.novaextermination.com\/en\/what-are-the-dangers-of-bat-droppings\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the dangers of bat droppings?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n

Did you know that there is a real danger<\/strong> to bat droppings? Indeed, if your home is infested with bats, it is better to take care of it quickly. Find out how to catch a bat<\/a>. Exposure to large amounts of guano is the cause of many health problems. <\/p>\n

Find out why you need to get rid of bats quickly when this winged visitor decides to make his home within your walls.<\/p>\n

A recurring problem in the attic or attic requires a different approach than a simple cleaning. If you spot a bat catching<\/a>, you must first secure the accesses before thinking about guano. Decontamination comes second, once the colony is removed. <\/p>\n

The danger of bat droppings<\/h2>\n

Bat droppings, also known as bat droppings or guano<\/strong>, can pose dangers to human health<\/strong>. These droppings are sometimes home to microscopic fungi whose spores can be inhaled and cause health problems<\/strong><\/a> such as histoplasmosis<\/strong>. Hence the importance of handling these droppings with caution and taking precautions in the presence of bats. <\/p>\n

We therefore recommend calling an exterminator <\/strong>as soon as you find bat droppings in your home.<\/p>\n

If you go to Google to see what bat droppings look like in photos, you’ll notice that these are similar to the droppings of other rodents. However, the droppings are larger than in mice, however. <\/p>\n

The danger of bat droppings does not lie in the size, but in the quantity. During a bat infestation, guano quickly accumulates between your walls. Guano contains microscopic fungal particles that cause respiratory problems in humans. <\/p>\n

Also, when the excrement decomposes, it turns into dust. This bat poop dust is toxic and is also a health risk and cannot be removed simply with a sweep or vacuum cleaner. You will need to call in an expert to decontaminate<\/a> the affected area to ensure that there is no longer any danger. <\/p>\n

In addition to respiratory problems, bat droppings are responsible for the disease called histoplasmosis<\/a>. Histoplasmosis is a lung disease that can have serious consequences. It is better not to neglect bat infestations. <\/p>\n

For a colony that is already established, our animal capture service<\/a> takes care of the complete exclusion with unidirectional devices that respect the maternity period, which is prohibited between mid-May and mid-August in Quebec. Exclusion during this window risks trapping babies in the walls and aggravating contamination. <\/p>\n

How to properly decontaminate after a bat infestation?<\/h2>\n

We can’t say it enough, but in the case of a bat infestation, leave the decontamination to professionals. Especially if the areas to be cleaned are difficult to access and there is a large amount of droppings. The danger of bat droppings is increased tenfold by direct exposure and professionals have the necessary protective equipment <\/strong>to carry out the work. <\/p>\n

The tools you’ll need:<\/h3>\n