Many homes within the state of New Jersey are experiencing a wild infiltration of unwanted house guests. These unwanted visitors can claim the inside of homes that reside in a variety of counties including: Ocean County, Monmouth County, Union County, Middlesex County, Mercer County and Bergen County. The problems associated with an invasion of bats isn’t as easy to fix as other common problems such as ant or cockroach infestations. In fact, there are actual state regulations

It is a common occurrence in United States and Canada for bats to be found in houses where people live. When they get inside, they are usually found in either the chimney or in the attic or both. While they may not be harmful to human beings, it is very discomforting when you realize that bats are living with you no matter how few. One advantage people don’t consider is the fact that when bats are around, you will hardly find pests like bugs and mosquitoes in your house becau

What is Histoplasmosis- Histoplasmosis is an infection that is transmitted airborne from fungus spores. The infection is contracted after breathing the fungus spores into the lungs. The origin of this fungus is from droppings from bats and also birds. The fungus spores can also live in the soil causing it to be even more dangerous to people that work with the land. A lot of people never develop any symptoms and never know they even have the disease. The fungus spores mostly l

Bats Bats are an important part of the world’s ecosystem. They feed on insects and moths that can cause significant damage to property and crops. Bats eat these insects in large numbers. Contrary to popular belief, bats are not effective mosquito control. Mosquitos tend to be on brush and bushes near water and people. Bats are not accustoming to that environment. Therefore, bats are important. It is common knowledge that bats are often carriers of rabies. Though (humans) gett

A bat problem is something that many of us have experienced, but we are often in denial about. If you are under the impression that you have bats living in your home, office or other building for any reason, it is best to begin your investigation into the potential issue immediately. While bats can be quite beautiful and many appreciate them for their ability to keep their homes safe from insects, they can cause a great deal of stress and agitation. The following is a list of

When it comes to public health concerns, guano accumulation is a common issue, but it is one that is not always addressed in a manner that is timely. Bat excrement (also known as guano) is known to accumulate in areas of human dwellings, underneath trees or on various pieces of equipment. In order to learn more about the public health concerns associated with the accumulation of guano in residential areas, read on to learn more. Spread of Disease Bat guano contains a high amo

Bats and Rabies - How to Avoid Exposure Many people think that all bats have rabies. That is not so. Sometimes a bat may carry rabies and not be infected with the disease. Sometimes bats do in fact have the disease. Perhaps we can attribute the myth that all bats are infected with rabies to the fact that an infected bat moves slower and is easier to come in contact with than a healthy bat. Therefore many of the bats that have human contact either have the disease or carry the