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
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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
Why You Shouldn’t Remove Bats During June and July
Bats will roost throughout the year. But, what bats need from their roosts depends on the season. During winter they hibernate. In spring and summer they develop maternity roosts where they can raise their pups. It’s too late if you discover bats in your attic during June and July In Ontario, bats have babies during… Continue reading
Bats in Ontario and How to Protect Your Home
Squeek, squeek, squeek. Through the air. Squeek, squeek, squeek, squeek. Echoes, echoes, echoes. It’s difficult to tell what kind of bat is in the dark. Flap, flap, flap. It’s most likely a little brown bat or big brown bat. They’re common in Ontario. I think it’s headed for our home. Squeek, squeek, squeek. Luckily, I… Continue reading
Do Bats Hibernate?
Only if we could sleep through winter. That would be great. Miss the ice, cold and snow. No more driving in a winter storm. No more driveway shovelling. No more winter boots, coats and mitts. No more worries. Just a long nap until summer. Well, this may be one of the few times you’re jealous… Continue reading
Are Bats Dangerous?
Bats can be scary. They’re associated with creepy images of haunted houses and graveyards. Being a nocturnal animal doesn’t help the argument against them being terrifying. Even though bats can be terrifying to some, are they dangerous? Bats rarely attack humans They generally prefer to keep a generous distance between themselves and people. Interactions never… Continue reading
How Do Bats Survive Hibernation?
As the weather gets cooler bats search for anywhere to roost. During the winter they cuddle together and hibernate in large numbers. Consistent temperatures are important for bats. Somewhere dry. Somewhere dark. Sounds a lot like your attic. Bats hibernate by altering their body temperature and metabolism Many bats found in Ontario hibernate. Small brown… Continue reading
How Do Bats Fly?
During Hamilton summer evenings you might see small black specks fluttering through the sky. Bats are special animals whose ability to fly is unique among mammals. They use a combination of echolocation and sense receptors to navigate through Hamilton’s many buildings and houses. Bats are the only mammal capable of true and sustained flight. Their… Continue reading
Bats and Rabies Cambridge
A bat can bite in your sleep and you won’t even know. Their sharp teeth make it difficult to detect. Bats have very small and narrow chompers. So, as you’re trying to catch some z’s it’s easy for them to sneak into your room and sink their teeth into you. An undetected bat bite can… Continue reading
Rabies in Oakville
The rabies virus is once again in the news as the Halton Region Health Department has confirmed a case of rabies in a bat found in Oakville last week. The discovery comes on the heels of a separate rabies incident involving a bat found by students on an elementary school playground in Niagara Falls and… Continue reading
Why You Have Bats in Your House during the Winter
Lately, Skedaddle Humane Wildlife has noticed an increase of calls from homeowners experiencing bat invasions in their homes. Unfortunately these homeowners have a colony of bats hibernating in their attic or walls. Contrary to popular belief not all bats hibernate in caves. There are two species of bats that colonize buildings in Canada, Little Brown… Continue reading
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