How to Catch a Bat
What about Bats?
A small percentage of bats carry rabies. If a bat gets into your house catch it, then call Ontario County Public Health. We can determine if the bat needs to be tested for rabies. If it does, the Humane Society will arrange for the bat to be sent to the NY State Lab in Albany for rabies testing. The bat can’t be tested if it’s too decomposed so keep it cold or frozen until it can be transported to the Humane Society.
Click here to learn how to catch a bat. It is not as hard or scary as you might think.
If you caught a bat in your house and discarded it or let it go, give us a call. We need to get more information to decide if there was any possibility the bat exposed you to rabies. A public heath staff member is available 24 hours a day to answer your questions about potential rabies exposures. During business hours call 585-396-4343 or 1-800-299-2995. Nights, weekends, and holidays reach public health staff at 585-394-4560.
A small percentage of bats carry rabies. If a bat gets into your house catch it, then call Ontario County Public Health. We can determine if the bat needs to be tested for rabies. If it does, the Humane Society will arrange for the bat to be sent to the NY State Lab in Albany for rabies testing. The bat can’t be tested if it’s too decomposed so keep it cold or frozen until it can be transported to the Humane Society.
Click here to learn how to catch a bat. It is not as hard or scary as you might think.
If you caught a bat in your house and discarded it or let it go, give us a call. We need to get more information to decide if there was any possibility the bat exposed you to rabies. A public heath staff member is available 24 hours a day to answer your questions about potential rabies exposures. During business hours call 585-396-4343 or 1-800-299-2995. Nights, weekends, and holidays reach public health staff at 585-394-4560.