Tag Archives: Rabies
Bats and Disease
Surely bats are one of the most interesting and important wildlife pests we encounter in pest control. Bats become pests when they roost in or around human buildings. They can create a major odor problem with their quano, but even more importantly, can carry and transmit human disease. Bat carried diseases are known as zoonoses. A zoonosis is a disease that is normally harbored within an animal host, but given the right conditions can jump from animal to human. Rabies is a zoonosis, as is West Nile virus…. Read More →
A primer on bat behavior during the spring bat migration in Texas
Now that it is spring/summer, we are seeing more bats in East Texas. Some of the species that migrated south to spend the winter in warmer climates have returned to the area. In addition, the major maternity season for bats in the US and Canada is from April through August. The bat maternity season is significant for two reasons: 1. Since the young bats, called “pups” may not be too adept at flying, some of them end up on the ground in their early efforts. IN all probability,… Read More →
Bats and Rabies Seminar set for April 27, 2011 in Amarillo
Texas Department of State Health Services, Region 1 Zoonosis Control and Texas AgriLife Extension Service will be offering a one day event to help those in the panhandle area learn about bats and how to avoid rabies. When: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM (1 hour lunch on own) Where: Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center,6500 Amarillo Blvd West, Amarillo, TX 79106 Cost: FREE Six hours of continuing education credit are approved for animal control officers and sanitarians for this class. Peace officers can receive… Read More →