Bat Trapping is Restricted from Capture During Mating Season
April 15 - August 15
Bat Feces
Also known as Guano can contain microscopic fungi that can cause health problems in humans.Bat Dangers
- Rabies: Bats are more likely to transmit rabies to humans than other wildlife.
- Histoplasmosis: a disease that can be transmitted from bat droppings to humans.
- Dead Bat: If you see a dead bat or a bat that is behaving strangely, tell a park ranger right away, and do not touch it.
Common bat issues facing Florida home and business owners:
- Swarming colonies of bats outside of the home or office
- Bats trapped or living in a chimney or attic
- Foul odor due to bat droppings and waste