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    Can Bat Claws Scratch You? What to Know

    Can Bat Claws Scratch You? What to Know

    Can Bat Claws Scratch You? When most people think of bats, they probably think about their wings or the way they fly. Their feet and claws don’t get quite as much attention until someone gets… Explore Bat Information

    July 2026 Bat and Human Interaction Report: Encounters in Homes, Businesses, and Public Spaces

    July 2026 Bat and Human Interaction Report: Encounters in Homes, Businesses, and Public Spaces

    July 2026 Bat and Human Interaction Report: Encounters in Homes, Businesses, and Public Spaces July’s bat reports covered a wide range of events across the United States. Rabies-positive bats were found in both residential and… Explore Bat Information

    White-Nose Syndrome Confirmed in Seven Colorado Bat Species

    White-Nose Syndrome Confirmed in Seven Colorado Bat Species

    White-Nose Syndrome Confirmed in Seven Colorado Bat Species Colorado’s bat populations are facing another difficult chapter. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, white-nose syndrome has now been confirmed in seven of the state’s bat species… Explore Bat Information

    June 2026 Bat and Human Interaction Report: Peak Maternity Season and Rising Exposure Risks

    June 2026 Bat and Human Interaction Report: Peak Maternity Season and Rising Exposure Risks

    June 2026 Bat and Human Interaction Report: Peak Maternity Season and Rising Exposure Risks In our May 2026 Bat and Human Interaction Report, we discussed how warmer temperatures were causing bats to be more active… Explore Bat Information

    7 Warning Signs It’s Time to Call Bat Removal Services

    7 Warning Signs It’s Time to Call Bat Removal Services

    7 Warning Signs It’s Time to Call Bat Removal Services The first sign of a bat problem is rarely a bat.  Instead, it’s often a faint scratching sound in the attic, a strange odor near… Explore Bat Information

    May 2026 Bat and Human Interaction Report

    May 2026 Bat and Human Interaction Report

    May 2026 Bat and Human Interaction Report: Regional Rabies Cases and Human Exposure Risks In our April 2026 Bat and Human Interaction Report, we noted that rising temperatures were leading to more bat encounters across… Explore Bat Information

    Bats in Hospitals: The Risk No One Is Talking About

    Bats in Hospitals: The Risk No One Is Talking About

    Bats in Hospitals: The Risk No One Is Talking About Bat intrusions in hospitals have been documented in Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, North Carolina, Texas, and elsewhere across the country. For some hospital… Explore Bat Information

    April 2026 Bat and Human Interaction Report: Rabies & Encounters

    April 2026 Bat and Human Interaction Report: Rabies & Encounters

    April 2026 Bat and Human Interaction Report: Bat Encounters This Spring As springtime begins across the United States, bat activity increases significantly. April is one of the busiest months for bat encounters because many species… Explore Bat Information

    March 2026 Bat Interaction Report: Rabies and Property Risks

    March 2026 Bat Interaction Report: Rabies and Property Risks

    March 2026 Bat and Human Interaction Report: Schools, Hospitals, Homes, and Cities Face Early Spring Bat Encounters March brought a noticeable run of bat-related news across the United States, from a Georgia elementary school disrupted… Explore Bat Information

    How a Single Bat Sighting Becomes a Hospital-Wide Crisis

    How a Single Bat Sighting Becomes a Hospital-Wide Crisis

    How a Single Bat Sighting Becomes a Hospital-Wide Crisis As natural habitat disappears, bats increasingly find their way into buildings, and hospitals are no exception. Each year, roughly 100 hospitals contact us for help protecting… Explore Bat Information