It was not that bad, but we only made a one way trap so they got out and could not get back in. sheila Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx wrote: In a message dated 11/6/2006 10:09:08 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, TishWalker5@xxxxxxx writes: I believe bats can carry rabies so it is probably wise to be careful with the dogs (as well as people). Tish If you get bats in the attic, crawl space or between walls, you are looking at $$$$$$ to have exterminators get rid of them. Bat "dung", becomes airborne, YUCK!, can permanently damage your eyes and will cause a respiratory disease called histoplasmosis, and since the particles of dung are "powdery" and so small they get in the heating and ventilation system, often the process requires stripping the house down to eaves, trashing insulation etc. MEGA BUCKS! I saw something on TV, then questioned my exterminator about it, thinking he'd put my fears to rest, nut noooooooooooo!!!! It's really bad if they get in, both from a health standpoint and the cost of making the house safe to live in again. And the guys come dressed with ventilators and in the kind of suits they use when dealing with asbestos... My guy checks on his quarterly visits, but he said if there is space enough for a quarter, a bat can get in, and I guess they tell their extended family...YUCK! Kathy member GSDCA, DVGSDC three generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions live here! visit _Pine Hill German Shepherd Dogs_ (http://www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds/) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================ Sheila of GSDC of Greater Miami Member GSDCA Mernydex GSD's Loving Obedience Dog Training --------------------------------- Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================