2020 has felt a lot like Halloween – Full of scares, surprises and masks…lots of masks. However, to lighten things up a bit this year, Varmint Gone wants to tell you some fun facts about bats – One of spookiest & most classic Halloween creatures of them all! In reference to one of the creepiest…
Bat bugs, relatives of the common bed bug, are insects that can invade your home if you have a bat infestation. Some may question, “Can you catch diseases from these bugs?” or “Can they infest your home like other pests?” Learn about bats bugs below and why you may be seeing them around your home…
Have recently discovered that you have bats in your home that are making a mess in your attic? Comparing companies that remove bat guano can be overwhelming and confusing if you don’t know what qualities to look for. Here we discuss some key things to keep in mind while you are on the search for…
Although bats can inhabit your home throughout the year, the time frame to remove them is more specific. There are strict guidelines in place before this process can begin due to their particular bat birthing season. So, is there a way to get rid of bats during birthing season? The answer is yes, but with…
Within the United States, alone, there are more than 40 species of bats. Although we know a lot of information about these flying mammals, some may ask, “do bats spread viruses?” In short, yes. Bats can carry rabies, but also Ebola, Nipah, Hendra, Marburg and Coronavirus. Bats are truly the ideal hosts for viruses. But…
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) virus spreads across the United States and neighboring countries, the speculation around its origin is also growing. But as research progresses, some scientists believe that bats carry Coronavirus. They also believe that they could be the main culprit for this widespread pandemic. Learn what their research has shown and why people…
Bats can enter your home or business through gable vents, ridge vents or unscreened fireplaces. They deposit bat droppings and urine at the access point and within the attic space. This can result in severe foul odors, sheetrock damage from urine and infestation of bat bugs. Some bats carry harmful diseases like rabies an histoplasmosis…
Most people know that bats, although helpful when it comes to controlling insects, can be a dangerous carrier of rabies. However, another extreme danger is the exposure to their droppings. Also known as bat guano, these droppings can lead to Histoplasmosis. Histoplasmosis can be transmitted from infected bats to humans through the spores in their…
