Shanghai sees a surge in bats entering homes, with Baoshan cases nearly tripling. Learn expert safety advice on handling bat encounters, rabies risks, and sealing apartments to prevent entry.
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Mosquitoes aren't the only unwanted guests bothering Shanghai residents lately — bats are getting active too.
In August, firefighters in Baoshan responded to 31 reports of bats entering homes, nearly triple the 11 cases recorded last August.
Similar increases have been reported in Pudong and Songjiang, especially in older, greener residential compounds and apartments below the sixth floor.
What Should You Do If a Bat Flies Into Your Home?
On August 29, a woman living alone in Baoshan called firefighters after a bat flew into her apartment.
Firefighters eventually found it hiding behind a wardrobe, caught it with a net and released it outdoors.
Their advice if one flies into your home?
Don't try to catch it yourself. Close the bedroom door, leave a light on and open a window or balcony door to give it a way out.
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Bat Contact? Take It Seriously
Bats generally won't attack people, but they may bite if you try to grab or spray them.
Dr. Wang Xinyu from Huashan Hospital warns that bats can carry pathogens including rabies virus.
Most importantly, any direct contact with a bat is considered Category III rabies exposure — the highest risk level.
If you touch or are bitten or scratched by a bat, seek medical attention immediately. You may need rabies vaccination and immunoglobulin.
How to Keep Bats Out of Your Apartment
Shanghai firefighters recommend taking two simple precautions:
1. Seal gaps and openings
Check your apartment for holes, cracks and other possible entry points. Pay particular attention to openings around air-conditioning pipes, which should be completely sealed.
2. Keep window screens closed
If you're opening your windows for ventilation at night, make sure your insect screens are properly closed. Replace any damaged screens as soon as possible.
So, between the mosquitoes and the bats, Shanghai's late-summer wildlife seems determined to keep everyone on their toes.
Have you spotted any bats around your neighborhood recently?
Source: 话匣子
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