Ever wondered about those mysterious creatures flitting above your roof when the sun goes down? There’s a whole world of intriguing facts to uncover about these night-time flyers, especially during their mating season. Bats might seem a little mysterious and hard to spot, but getting to know their habits and behaviors better can help us… Continue reading
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Understanding Bat Hibernation: A Key Aspect of Bat Behavior in Pasadena
Hibernating through winter is a common survival strategy for many creatures, but have you ever wondered, do bats hibernate? Yes, they do, and the details of this natural process are genuinely fascinating. In Pasadena, homeowners with attics and basements need to be extra careful as these spaces can inadvertently become winter sanctuaries for these nocturnal guests.… Continue reading
Bat Removals During Summer – Why Timing Is So Important
If you’ve tried getting rid of bats in your attic or siding, you may have been told that there’s nothing you can do until summer. A lot of homeowners are confused when they can’t evict their uninvited guests, but there’s a good reason. Certain populations of bats are in danger of becoming extinct. Here’s why removing… Continue reading
What are Bats Doing in the Summer?
The summer months are a time of plenty for the animals that occupy the land near your home, including your backyard. One species of mammal that is especially active during this time of year is the bat, and it is not unusual that a few individuals may decide that your home makes a fine roosting… Continue reading
Lets Talk About Bat Myths! Part 2
While bat removal is necessary to ensure the safety of a bat colony and your home’s integrity, many people make the call out of fear, not practicality. Unfortunately, many bat myths are held as fact, when in reality, they’re actually a product of pop culture or urban legend. How can you tell what’s real and… Continue reading
Why is Humane Bat Removal Important?
Bats are misunderstood creatures that need our protection and respect. While they are often referenced in horror movies because of their unusual features and preference for the night, the world would be a much different place without them. That said, no homeowner wants a colony of bats, nesting in their attics or other home structures.… Continue reading
Lets Talk About Bat Myths! Part 1
Bats have gained a reputation that they don’t deserve, and the unfavourable view is primarily due to misunderstandings and myths. If people knew the truth behind many of the bat myths, they might just come to appreciate them a bit more. These winged creatures are fascinating and essential for the health of ecosystems around the… Continue reading
What Happens To Bats During Hibernation?
If you are dealing with a bat problem, you may notice that there are fewer sightings as the weather gets colder. Unfortunately, this doesn’t mean that the bats have simply gone away. Instead, they are likely hibernating in the warmth of your attic or wall cavities. Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control can help you with bat… Continue reading
What Structural Issues Can Bats Cause?
Bats play a vital role in our ecosystem by serving important functions for the health of our biosphere, but they don’t make great houseguests. These shy and industrious creatures can cause a significant amount of damage if they take up residence in your attic or another part of your home. Bats produce a lot of… Continue reading
Bat Season Also Means More Rabies Cases
Most pet owners are aware of the dangers of the rabies virus and have their pets vaccinated against the disease. However, indoor pet owners who have cats, birds, and or rodents may not be aware of how crucial vaccination is. Even if your pet is not exposed to the outdoors bats can enter your living… Continue reading
Ontario Laws Preventing the Killing of Bats
Bats are crucial for the preservation of the ecosystem on which we all rely. It, therefore, goes without saying that they need to be protected. Ontario has several laws that govern how people treat bats. It is important to be aware of these regulations when attempting bat exclusion or other bat control strategies. The… Continue reading
Endangered Bats : Quick Tips for Removal
As a homeowner, if you have bats in your attic, you may wonder how you can remove them humanely. There are certain laws and regulations that may be applicable with regards to bats, and how you can legally and humanely remove them from your house. When it comes to bat removal the law is very… Continue reading
Bats Play a Vital Role in the Ecosystem but Should Be Removed From the Home
Bats are a vital part of the ecosystem and we should be thanking them for controlling the insect population. Other bat species pollinate plants which helps in the production of fruits that support local economies. Fruit-eating bats in the tropics disperse seeds that are vital to restoring cleared or damaged rainforests. This may come as… Continue reading
I Hear Bats Flying In My Attic!
Many believe that bats have poor eyesight or even that they’re completely blind, however this is not the case. They actually have very good eyesight, which at times is what helps them find roosting areas that they’re comfortable with. These include many parts of human dwellings, most predominantly walls, overhangs and attics. Bat removal is… Continue reading
Are Bats Hibernating in My Attic Through Winter?
Hibernation. Oh, what a lovely thought! Wouldn’t we all love to be able to go to sleep for an extended period of time, waking up fully rested and alert to warm weather? Unfortunately for humans, we do not have the ability to hibernate. However, there are many creatures that do, including bats. Bats are animals… Continue reading
Bat Watch in Ontario
Bats are a common creature found in Ontario, usually living in mines or caves. However, they often find solace in homes, setting up their living areas in attic spaces and wall voids. As a homeowner in Ontario, it is important to learn more about bats common to the province as well as bat exclusion. This… Continue reading
Is It a Bat? No, It’s a Chimney Swift: Learn More
Have you heard a noise coming from your chimney and assume it’s a bat of some sort? Sounds coming from your chimney can most certainly be a bat and bat removal service will be needed if so. However, in many cases, homeowners find that the sound is actually a bird and it might be one… Continue reading
How Bats Spread Rabies Without an Obvious Bite
Rabies is a deadly disease known to be carried by several creatures, including bats. Common information known about rabies is that it can be caught when bitten by a bat that is infected. However, rabies can also be spread in other ways. Because bats can commonly take up residency in the home, it is important… Continue reading
Bat Control—Discover More About Professional Wildlife Removal
Bats are a creature found in many residential areas, having been seen flying around streetlights or even homes. Bats commonly take up residency within the attic area of a home as temperatures are consistent and the environment is conducive to resting as well as having bat babies. Homeowners often have no idea that bats are… Continue reading
Bats in Your House: Essential Solutions
Bats are mammals and warm-blooded creatures that can be seen flying around during the night time hours. The nocturnal creatures are known to use caves and dark spaces as their home base, often times taking up residency inside the attics of homes. Once inside your home, bats will begin to take over, enjoying the consistent… Continue reading
Bat Control in Cornwall
Bats are one of the most common household pests that infest homes in Cornwall. Each summer countless Cornwall residents will discover a bat flying around their home. At times like this it’s nice to know that there are bat removal and control specialists available to help. Cornwall’s proximity to the St. Lawrence Seaway means that… Continue reading
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