BAT
Bats, the only true flying mammals, are captivating to watch at dusk as they use echolocation to catch insects. However, when they nest in attics, their droppings, noise, and the potential presence of rabid bats or Histoplasmosis fungus can create a nuisance and health risks.
What does our professional service do?
Many people resort to killing bats to remove them from attics, but our pest control service prioritizes animal welfare. We capture and safely release bats from problem areas, following laws that prevent removal during winter or maternity seasons to avoid harming them.
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When you contact us, you’ll receive a professional, long-term solution. We have the necessary equipment to resolve your bat issue for good, and we’ll reinforce your home to keep bats and other animals out permanently.
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Reproductive cycle of bats
Little Brown bats mate in the fall, with the female storing sperm so that males are not needed in the spring. In spring, females gather in nursery colonies, while males separate from the females and roost alone or in small groups of 2 to 20 individuals. The young are born in June, and by late July, they are able to fly, causing the nursery colonies to begin breaking up.
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Habitat
Little Brown bats prefer nursery sites that are dark, poorly ventilated, and have several small access points. Attics and other areas of buildings are ideal for these conditions. Males roost in a variety of locations, including rock crevices, attics, behind shutters, under bark, behind siding, and beneath shingles.
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Diet
Little Brown bats feed on a variety of flying insects, catching up to seven per minute. They primarily hunt over water but will also forage among trees in relatively open areas.