Once again we are beginning to get an increase in call volume as it relates to Bats. I have blogged about bats back in May, but there significance to our ecological systems and hence our hesitation in starting bat removal and exclusion work prior to the end of July beginning of August could use a quick review.
Bats will begin birthing their pups from late may through early July. Hence that is typically why you begin seeing them in, around or near your residential or commercial property. They are seeking a nice dark, warm, protected environment to raise their pups. Wildlife Busters humanely provides bat removal and exclusion services. Our technique allows the bats to leave your residential or commercial property, but to not get back in. Hence, as a standard, Wildlife Busters does not recommend bat removal until mid to late August, allowing time for the pups to be able to fly and leave the space. If we were to exclude the parents, the bat pups would die.
Why are bats so instrumental in our ecological systems? Bats consume enormous quantities of mosquitoes and other insects such as beetles, moth and leafhoppers. This reduces the risk of humans contacting the diseases carried by mosquitoes, i.e. West Nile Virus and they naturally protect food crops that we all benefit from eating.
Over the past several years there has been a disease that has been decimating the bat population in our service area, White Nose Syndrome. White nose syndrome, is named for the white fungus evident on the muzzles and wings of affected bats. Scientists are still researching and learning about the disease, but they believe it causes the reduction of fat reserves, which they need to survive through their hibernation period. This causes them to leave their hibernacula during the winter prematurely and die. Some signs of white nose syndrome in bats include
- White fungus, especially on the bat’s nose, but also on the wings, ears and tail
- Bats flying outside during the day in temperatures at or below freezing
- Bats clustered near the entrance of a hibernacula
- Dead or dying bats on the ground or on building, trees or other structures.
If you have seen bats with these characteristics, please notify your local DEC office.
We wish all wildlife management or pest control companies did this, but they don’t. Unfortunately, to them the income earned is worth the ecological sacrifice. But, you, as the potential client have a choice. Here at Wildlife Busters, we hope you make the humane choice.
If you are experiencing a nuisance wildlife issue and require assistance with raccoon removal, squirrel removal, woodchuck removal, bat removal, bird removal or skunk removal, give Wildlife Busters a call toll free at 855-945-1212 and we will resolve your wildlife management issue professionally, efficiently and humanely. Please note that all of our wildlife exclusion services come with a 1 to 5 year warranty, which can be extended upon expiration with one of our long-term prevention plans. Please give us a call or check out our website for more information.
To learn more about a variety of critters visit our wildlife resource.
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