The City of Kyle is asking residents to be “Bat Aware”. Bats do a lot of good in terms of keeping insect populations down and even pollinating plants, but like some wild animals can also pose a health risk to humans and pets.
“Bats can be really cool to watch when they’re flying around in large groups, but you should never try to get close to a bat,” said Briana Brecher, City of Kyle Animal Control Officer. “If you see a bat, alive or dead, please stay away from it and don’t touch it. If the bat is in an enclosed area like your home, please call Kyle Animal Control at 512-268-3232.”
Avoid contact with a sick or dead bat on the ground. As soon as a grounded bat is found, it should be isolated to prevent further contact with people and animals. If you can isolate the bat, wear leather gloves cover it with a pail, coffee can or similar container and place a heavy object such as a brick or rock on top of the container to secure it. If a human exposure has occurred the bat will need to be tested for rabies.
Rabies Alert: Kohl’s at 20185 Marketplace Ave. Staff, Guests, Visitors, and Passersby:
DO NOT TOUCH OR HANDLE GROUNDED BATS!!!
On May 24 2015, a live bat was found at approximately 11:30 AM on the sidewalk in front of the building at 20185 Marketplace Ave. in Kyle. The bat was tested by the Department of State Health Services and was found to be positive for rabies. If you think that you or someone else may have come in physical contact with this animal, please call: Kyle Animal Control 512-268-3232, Department of State Health Services Zoonosis Control 254-778-6744.