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 …
Did you know that in German, the term for bat is fledermaus, which means “flying mouse?” Many species look a lot like mice sporting a pair of wings. The bats that enter Ontario homes are similar in size, and they have droppings that are also quite similar. However, there are some key differences between the …
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 …
As cities expand, bats have fewer places to live. This results in an increase in home invasions. Chimneys, like tree hollows and caves, are perfect for bats. They’re dark, hollow, and above ground, presenting bats with an opportunity to roost undisturbed. If you don’t use your chimney, it may be tempting to leave the animals …
Bat guano is an excellent fertilizer, but you certainly don’t want it on your clothes! Whether you left some clothing out to dry, or you found some bats in the attic, it’s important that you have that soiled fabric cleaned immediately. Bat guano, like all other droppings, contain harmful bacteria that could make you sick. …
Bats are wonderful, misunderstood animals. Contrary to popular belief, bats are virtually harmless insectivores that avoid human contact. They keep to themselves, providing us with a free pest control service in which they feed on hundreds of mosquitoes every night. Bats are only a problem when they roost in our homes. Their guano contains bacteria, …
