The Little Brown Bat is so far the best-studied bat species in Ontario and is scientifically known as Myotis lucifugus and weighs a light 5.5 to 12.5 grams. These tiny bat species can grow up from 8 cm to 9 cm in length and dwells in caves, forests, caverns, rock crevices, and even abandoned mine …
Bats in Canada are insectivores and rarely bother humans. However bats will sometimes fly into a house to find warmth in the winter. This can be a frightening situation but the best thing to do is to leave the opening they entered through, like a window or a door, open for them to leave and …
The best way to deal with bats is not to deal with them at all and the best way to do that is to pick up the phone and call in bat removal specialists that have the tools and the equipment to ensure the safe and ethical removal of the bats that ate entrapped in …
Bats are a common animal in Ontario and are native to this country. They are protected wildlife so removing them from an attic must be humane. Killing them is against the law. Bats have a baby season that occurs, depending on yearly temperatures between late May and early June. During this time they are protected …
Bats are incredible animals that have captivated the minds of many people over the years. People enjoy reading stuff about vampires and bats, but are less keen on actually having them in their houses which is a real possibility! Bats, despite their reputation, have a very good effect on nature and are known as nature’s …
Bats have a very cool skillset that they use to make their lives a little bit easier. We are talking about echolocation. These sounds are three times higher than what the human ear can hear. Echolocation works interestingly in that it pains a three-dimensional image of their surroundings and that is what makes them exceptional …
No, in most cases homeowner insurance does not protect against bat damage. This is the case because bat damage is considered preventable. However, it is important to check with the insurance company, so make sure to contact an insurance representative if something can be worked out. The reason why this is not protected as well …
Is bat poop toxic to dogs and the answer is a resounding yes. The reason why bat poop is toxic to dogs is that it spread a lethal condition known as histoplasmosis and rabies if the bat becomes actively infected and gets into a scuffle with the dog for whatever reason. You can remove bat …
Bat droppings are the closest identifiable with rat droppings and might be hard to spot since it is quite similar in appearance to rat feces. Bat “Guano” as it is formally called was quite beneficial before the arrival of modern fertilizers and they were used a lot since they are easy to distribute because of …
Bats have made Ontario their home for centuries and they are not going anywhere. You might be able to see them fly if you ever find yourself in the rural parts of Ontario. Bats are fascinating creatures that live in secluded and dark places. They include caverns, caves, forests, rock crevices, and mine shafts. Bats …
