Did you know that in Old English, the word for “bat” is fluttermouse? Many bats look a lot like flying mice. In Canada, they’re roughly the same size, with brown fur and little ears that stick out from their heads. Their droppings are also very similar – and – since both animals are nocturnal, their …
Rabies is rare, though it is most prevalent amongst bats. Of the 49 cases in Ontario that were reported in 2020, 45 were bats. So, if you have been bitten by a bat, or if there are bats living on your property, you should consider getting the rabies vaccine. Rabies is a terrible virus that …
One of the most obvious signs of a bat problem is poop. Like most animals, bats poop whenever they want, leaving trails and piles that point to a colony’s location. However, identifying between bat and mouse poop can be a bit tricky. The key lies in where you find the droppings. If you suspect that …
Yes, it is strongly recommended and encouraged even to get a vaccine after you have been visited by bats. The probability of you being bitten by a bat can be still low, but people can be bitten and not even know it. Bats can easily transfer rabies which can cause severe issues in the brain. …
Bats are small, furry animals of the order chiroptera. They are the only mammals capable of flight, and they exhibit an impressive set of characteristics including the production of echolocation and the ability to eat thousands of mosquitoes in one night. They’re also creatures of legend, with ties to vampire lore and ancient superstition. Ultimately, …
Bats usually fly into houses when they get lost. Their colonies are nearby, but they went indoors by accident. In other cases, the bat is a single male during the reproductive season. Or, its colony suffered from disease, and it is alone. Bat populations in Ontario have decreased significantly due to white-nose syndrome. These are …
Bats usually fly into homes when they are hunting insects or when they get lost on their way to their colonies. In some cases, there is a colony in the attic, and the bat tumbled its way down a wall cavity or ventilation system. Whatever the case may be, it’s important that you remove the …
Bats can get inside the house in many multiple ways by taking advantage of all the entry points found throughout the perimeter of the house. A lot of people are not aware of the tiny space bats will need to even get into a place. The size of a tennis ball and even smaller is …
Bats are magnificent creatures that have long conjured up fantastical images. These flying critters are most commonly seen around forests and in caves where they like to dwell as they prefer dry, quiet, and secluded spaces. Unfortunately, due to rapid deforestation, a concerning growing number of bats have been starting to take up space in …
It can happen to anyone and anywhere, especially to people who live near a forested area. Bats will often move in the attic through the gable. This may seem impossible to the average observer, but bats can squeeze through very narrow openings. Once the bat is inside, the bat broods for an extended period of …
