Dealing with Bats
They are small winged creatures that are most likely seen during the night. Bats are commonly mistaken as flying rodents because of their facial similarities, and the appearance of their bodies compared to that of rats. Currently, more than 45 species of bats are native to the United States. Bats can be found living in almost any conceivable shelter, though they are best known for living in caves. However, there are times when bats end up roosting in people's homes or buildings and the best way to get rid of those bats is to call a bat expert in Minocqua WI that deals with humane bat removal. When bats are roosting they typically hold on to their roost structure with their hind legs. Bats are interesting and beneficial creatures. The environmental benefits of bats are often overlooked.
It is important, however, to understand the role that bats play in our environment and to shed some light on some of the common misconceptions people have about bats. Bats are mammals that are generally considered beneficial because they eat so many insects during their nocturnal (night) flights. Bats are also always seeking food and their preferred food is insects. Bats and bat colonies can consume huge amounts of mosquitoes around a property. A single little brown bat can catch 1200 mosquito sized insects in one hour.
Despite their slow reproduction, bats exist in large numbers and encompass one quarter of all mammal species, second in population only to rodents. Bats are considered protected which means that you cannot harm a bat or its roost. The difference is you may not kill a bat as nearly 40% are on the endangered or threatened species list.
It is important, however, to understand the role that bats play in our environment and to shed some light on some of the common misconceptions people have about bats. Bats are mammals that are generally considered beneficial because they eat so many insects during their nocturnal (night) flights. Bats are also always seeking food and their preferred food is insects. Bats and bat colonies can consume huge amounts of mosquitoes around a property. A single little brown bat can catch 1200 mosquito sized insects in one hour.
Despite their slow reproduction, bats exist in large numbers and encompass one quarter of all mammal species, second in population only to rodents. Bats are considered protected which means that you cannot harm a bat or its roost. The difference is you may not kill a bat as nearly 40% are on the endangered or threatened species list.
Bats themselves pose little threat to a homeowner. Bats swoop as they go to enter their roosting area and if a human happens to be in the way it may occur. Bats can carry rabies and transmission to humans may be possible if any physical contact has been made.
However, they can become a pest when they move into attics, barns and soffit areas of our homes. The females usually congregate together to have their young in dark, hot attics and other associated areas in buildings. Bats can enter a structure through an pencil-size opening, or through an open door or window.
Prompt Action has never failed to solve a bat problem and we guarantee we will eliminate the bats from your home or business. We will inspect for holes and seal them, placing exit doors in two or three of the openings.
If you have bats living inside your attic, porch or siding then concerned you should be. If you suspect that you have bats in your attic, call (877) 877-6678 today to schedule an appointment with one of our professional wildlife specialists.
However, they can become a pest when they move into attics, barns and soffit areas of our homes. The females usually congregate together to have their young in dark, hot attics and other associated areas in buildings. Bats can enter a structure through an pencil-size opening, or through an open door or window.
Prompt Action has never failed to solve a bat problem and we guarantee we will eliminate the bats from your home or business. We will inspect for holes and seal them, placing exit doors in two or three of the openings.
If you have bats living inside your attic, porch or siding then concerned you should be. If you suspect that you have bats in your attic, call (877) 877-6678 today to schedule an appointment with one of our professional wildlife specialists.