Insects and More – Bats
About
Bats are nocturnal, flying mammals which like to live in dark, secluded areas. They have been falsely associated with witchcraft, sorcery, haunted houses, cemetaries and evil in general. Over the years they have been the subject of fables, folklore and myths, unfortunately these myths still exist today and serve as a basis for unfounded fear.
They are a medical concern as their old droppings, or guano, may harbor a fungal organism that causes the lung disease Histoplasmosis. Also, a very small percentage of bats are infected with rabies.