What to Do If You Find a Bat in Your House, According to a Bat Biologist
Bats with rabies have been found in several U.S. counties, prompting public health advisories.
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What should I do if I find a bat in my house?
According to a bat biologist, you should avoid contact with the bat and seek professional help to safely remove it.
Are bats with rabies common?
Rabies in bats is not common, but it does occur. Two Ohio counties have confirmed cases this summer.
What should I do if I suspect a bat has rabies?
If you suspect a bat has rabies, do not handle it. Contact local animal control or a wildlife professional for assistance.
Where it stands
Two Ohio counties have confirmed bats with rabies. In Lake County, bats are appearing more frequently than usual. The Champion Newspaper and NBC4 WCMH-TV report that bats with rabies have been found in Mahoning and Coshocton counties, respectively.
Spectrum News and Yahoo also confirm rabies cases in Ohio. Martha Stewart's website offers advice on what to do if a bat is found in one's house, according to a bat biologist. The increased frequency of bat appearances in Lake County may be unrelated to the rabies cases.
The public is advised to avoid contact with bats and to seek professional help if a bat is found indoors.
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Who reported it (6)
- 2 Ohio counties confirm bats with rabies Spectrum News · 1d ago
- Second bat tests positive for rabies this summer The Champion Newspaper · 1d ago
- Bats appearing in Lake County more frequently than usual The Leadville Herald · 1d ago
- Bat with rabies found in Mahoning County Yahoo · 1d ago
- Bat tests positive for rabies in Coshocton County NBC4 WCMH-TV · 1d ago
- What to Do If You Find a Bat in Your House, According to a Bat Biologist marthastewart.com · 1d ago
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