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My Dad was recently awoken in his lounge chair late at night by a wishing sound. Unsure what it was, and wondering if he was just dreaming, he began scanning the room for the possible source. Out of the corner of his eye a dark, winged creature slowly flew into frame. In a moment I’m quite sure he is not proud of, he leapt from his chair, ran to the master bedroom and slammed the door shut. He then shouted to my Mom, “bat, we’ve got a bat!”. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While they would successfully get the bat out of the house with a bit of effort, much to their dismay another bat would soon gain access to their home. Then another bat after that. This led them to call an expert who informed them that the bats had found a way into the home. He also told them that if a bat is seen in a residential area, it is more than likely living in a home nearby. That information got me very curious about bats, and how they live in close proximity to civilization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most people fear bats thinking of them as odd, when in reality bats are shy and fearful of the human race. Unfortunately, bats are most considered as nuisance pests that can interfere with the quality of life one lives. However, instead of rushing to destroy and eliminate them, it helps to learn and understand how they behave to discourage them from making a nest in your home. Bats play a significant role in the ecosystem and should not be destroyed if the food chain is sustained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have read any other information on this site, I am very much in favor of dealing with animals in as humane a way as possible. Nature is delicate and we need to be careful with the way we interact with it. I often find its important to understand the animal to deal with it effectively and safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All bats are winged in structure but vary in size, with the larger bats are considered megabats and the smaller ones known as mini bats. Their facial appearance resembles the Chihuahua. Different bats exhibit different traits as some live in colonies of 100 to 1000 bats while others prefer to lead solitude lifestyles. Knowing which bats you are dealing with makes it easy and convenient to handle and control them. It may also interest you to note that there are over 1200 known species of bats worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bats do not reproduce as much as other animal species do. They are known to sire only two pup\/young ones every year. This could also explain why they tend to live longer than most animals people consider pests since bats live for fairly long years, 20 years to be precise. Unfortunately, bats are slowly becoming extinct despite their longevity since they are prone to predators like hawks, eagles, and snakes. The females continuously produce fewer young ones with each passing year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bats met during hibernation periods where males and females meet to mate. After the nursing period, pups fly away once one month elapses after birth. The young pups may end up in your home because they are unfamiliar with flying and are unsure of the area they are flying about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You are probably not the only person that has a phobia for bats. However, there is no need to fear these creatures. Once you understand how they operate and behave, you will realize that they are harmless to humans and are even more frightened. Below are some of the most common behaviors you would expect from bats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A few myths have been perpetrated over the years, presenting bats as hideous animals that should be feared and avoided. One of the most popular myths around is that bats suck human blood. This is a false claim just as one of the bats being blind is. In the real sense, bats have normal vision, only that the echo sounds they make are useful in guiding their night flights. The other common claim is that bats are filthy and are often carriers of diseases. The truth is that bats will rarely transmit diseases. It is only in fewer instances that bats can transmit rabies to humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first step to control bats infestation is to inspect and establish their existence. You do not want to start fixing a problem that you have not established. You need to understand that bats do not create entry paths into your home on their own but will use existing holes to get in. Check to see if their crevices and holes throughout your home for the bats to get inside the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While bats themselves cannot cause much harm, it is their droppings that homeowners need to be concerned about. Those droppings can form mold and other health hazards that can cause health concerns for the whole family. In some other cases, bats also get trapped inside spaces where they fail to get out, causing them to die and release strong odors. Checking for such issues before they happen is one of the easiest ways to control the bats. Below are suggestions that may help you keep the bats away from your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people do not realize this, but from researching I found that bats are insectivores and one bat will eat around 1000 insects per night, that’s right, per night! They eat nearly all of the bad bugs that you don’t want near your family as well, including everything from mosquitos to moths. Ok, lets say you are on board with my proposal, what now? How do you get bats to live nearby in a harmonious way, after all, I just said you don’t want them living in your home. I happened to see an episode of Shark Tank while I was researching this article and couldn’t believe a product like this even existed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Much like Air BnB, you can offer housing for bats. The only downside is I don’t believe they pay rent. Below is a quick overview of the product offered by Bat BnB<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n