Bats in Wisconsin are most active in the summer because the insects on which they feed are plentiful. Most of the bat species that live around here hibernate during the winter, so they have to feed significantly during the summer to build up stores for winter. For this reason, and because baby bats are mature… Continue reading
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Madison Wildlife Removal: How Bats May Affect You This Spring?
Bats are mysterious creatures that raise many questions, such as when do bats come out of hibernation? Fun fact: Not all bats hibernate. Still, learning about the flying mammals can demystify them and make them a little less scary, especially around spring, when many people will start to see and have experiences with them. Learning… Continue reading
Madison Wildlife Removal: What Is A Bat Valve?
Bat removal is necessary if you have the flying mammals in your home to avoid exposure to diseases and parasites. Nevertheless, it has to be carried out responsibly. A bat valve can be a good way to get the bats out of your home, but it is critically important to use it correctly. How and Why… Continue reading
Madison Wildlife Removal: Benefits of Bat Guano
You may have heard that bat guano is a good fertilizer for plants. While it is true that guano can benefit plants as an organic fertilizer, trying to collect it yourself can be dangerous. Guano can also harbor pathogens and attempts to harvest it yourself could expose you to disease. Furthermore, in attempting to collect… Continue reading
How To Help Bats Without Letting Them Invade Your Home
Bats are a wonder in the mammal world. These nocturnal creatures are capable of true flight, which is not something any other mammal can brag about. Not that bats boast; they simply go about their lives looking for food, shelter, and mates and hanging out with the gang in roosts in the in-between times. People… Continue reading
Madison Wildlife Control: Do Bats Ever Touch The Ground?
Bats are the only mammals truly capable of unaided flight. In fact, their bodies are designed specifically for flying, and the adaptations that make them capable of flight also make them poorly suited for walking around on the ground. If you see a bat on the floor of your home or the ground outside it,… Continue reading
Madison Wildlife Removal: Signs Of Rabies In Bats
The threat of contracting rabies from bat bites is real and needs to be taken seriously, but it also needs to be kept in perspective. Professional bat removal is always necessary for the protection of the bats and humans alike when the creatures are found in a home. A bat bite should be reported to… Continue reading
Madison Wildlife Control: Would Bats Make Good Pets?
There are a lot of reasons to like bats. They eat insects including mosquitoes and cockroaches. Plus, they are surprisingly cute if you get a good look at one. While a lot of people simply don’t like bats at all, some people are really into them. This occasionally leads our team at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife… Continue reading
Bat Guano: Is It Dangerous?
Bat guano is also commonly known as bat poop. It has been touted as a miracle garden fertilizer by many flowerbed enthusiasts for years. But is bat guano safe to use in your garden? Find out why gardeners swear by guano and why you should call professional wildlife control in Madison if you see guano… Continue reading
Does White Nose Syndrome Kill Bats?
As much as we may fear or dislike bats, bats serve a critical role in the environment, removing pest insects that threaten human health and agricultural productivity. Recently a fungal affliction known as White-nose syndrome has spread across North America, killing large numbers of the winged mammals. The northeast and midwest have been especially affected,… Continue reading
What is the Biggest Threat To Bats?
Bats have the distinction of being the only mammal that can fly, but they are also frequently misunderstood, feared, and even vilified. Bats are fascinating creatures that do not deserve a bad rep. They serve essential functions in environments across the globe; yet nearly a fifth of all bat species are considered critically endangered, endangered,… Continue reading
Madison Wildlife Removal: The Reason Bats Hang Upside Down
When people think of bats, they often conjure up images of rabid, erratic flying creatures of the night or creepy bloodsuckers that hang upside down. Yes, these mammals do carry rabies, but the truth is that there are only one or two cases of human rabies every year from any animal, not just bats. Bats… Continue reading
Madison Wildlife Removal: Why Bats Are So Misunderstood?
Bats are unique creatures, being the only mammals capable of true flight. Since they are most active at night, it is difficult to observe their behavior, which also makes them mysterious. As a result, people have a lot of mistaken notions about bats. These misunderstandings become amplified by dramatic movies and television, sparking fear in… Continue reading
Madison Wildlife Control: Do Bats Bite?
Bats are one of the most fascinating species to inhabit our planet. They have many interesting behaviors and do amazing things for our environment. Sadly, bats get a bad rap from the media, especially when they are portrayed as blood-sucking creatures that stalk humans. These characterizations have led to the destruction of bat colonies and… Continue reading
5 Tips to Identify Bats in Your Roof
If you see them hanging upside down calmly, bats can be very cute. These small mammals look very peaceful when they are resting. However, even if you are the biggest bat fan in the world, you don’t want them in your house. They can carry many diseases, including rabies, so homeowners should know how to… Continue reading
Madison Bat Removal: Where Do Bats Go in Winter?
Bats are fascinating creatures full of contradictions. They’re mammals, yet they fly. They’re small but can eat up to three times their body weight. They have sensitive eyesight yet use echolocation to navigate and find their prey. As fascinating as they are, that doesn’t necessarily mean you want them on your property. As temperatures drop… Continue reading
Madison Wildlife Removal: Why Bats Are a Common Sight Here?
Bats are nocturnal creatures, but with recent warm temperatures, residents of Madison are seeing them in the daytime throughout the city. These are, in most cases, the large brown bat common to this region. This is unusual behavior for bats and puts them at risk of physical harm. People should not interact with bats they… Continue reading
The Importance of Humane Bat Removal
Bats have a bad reputation. Maybe it’s because they’re associated with Halloween and spooky stories, maybe it’s due to their association with caves and the darkness of the night. Another possibility is the relationship between vampires and bats. Realistically, bats are a low risk to humans – most don’t bother people and will avoid human… Continue reading
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