Bats in Your Home This Summer | Albany News

Albany News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Bats are increasingly showing up in homes this summer—not because they’re invading, but because they’re seeking safe maternity spots as cave-dwelling populations plummet from a deadly fungal disease. While rabies fears are overblown (most bats don’t carry it), their droppings and urine pose real health risks if attics aren’t cleaned. If you spot one, don’t touch—keep your distance and seek professional help. And remember: these tiny insect-eaters are nature’s pest control, vital to our ecosystem. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise…