Jakaby

I always prefer the bats to the bugs, but that many would leave an awful lot of bat gwana (sp?). What part of the country was that in, does anyone know?

ljptexas

It was creepy but better them than rats or roaches!!!! Wonder where they went to find new nesting place?

kittenquilts

Oh my gosh! Glad that's not my house!

jitkaau

If you read enough about the deadly diseases carried by bats, it is just as well they were getting rid of them. The worker should probably wear a mask and goggles as well as gloves.

http://www.cdc.gov/Features/bats/

damaquilts

My first thought was I hope they were planning on replacing the whole roof cause if not they are now. lol second I am glad they were not killing the bats. Bats are being killed by some kind of fungus which is not a good thing. since bats eat insects they are a good thing to have around.
And as far as diseases are concerned as long as you are careful you should be ok I think the last paragraph of that cdc article says it well .

Worldwide, bats are a major predator of night-flying insects, including pests that cost farmers billions of dollars annually. Throughout the tropics, seed dispersal and pollination activities by bats are vital to rain forest survival. In addition, studies of bats have contributed to medical advances including the development of navigational aids for the blind. Unfortunately, many local populations of bats have been destroyed and many species are now endangered.
The best protection we can offer these unique animals is to learn more about their habits and recognize the value of living safely with them.

MamaHen

I also feel sorry for the bats.

Tudey

ok...ewww That is all I have to say about that!

anniesews

Wouldn't that be just awful if it was your house? Yech!!

luvTooQuilt

we welcome 'few' bats - they eat bugs that eat at my garden and orchard but a swarm of them?? i think ill pass..

JoyjoyMarie

It's an interesting dilemma - the bats are good little insect eaters, but I agree - wouldn't want them in my house! We had one in our unfinished bonus room this summer, and I guess it only takes a quarter inch opening to let them in. We put a sonic device in there, and haven't seen a sign of him back. We are getting ready to finish that room, and don't want to share! I think he was a lonely bachelor bat, not a colony. I'm so glad we found him before he got married!