Bats
are very interesting mammals and are known for their nocturnal ways and
their ability to fly. They roost in large numbers in caves, abandoned
mines and houses, and forage at night with the aid of their unique
ability: echolocation. This ability makes use of the sound waves which
bats release to familiarize themselves with the environment by bouncing
of waves through objects. They interpret these messages and get a clear
image of their surroundings.
One more thing unique to bats is their mating behaviour. Bats
which live in warm tropical areas do not hibernate and mate according
to seasonal food supply. Bats which hibernate, on the other hand,
participate in a somewhat social event in their hibernation sites every
mating season.
Although mating season and behaviour may vary
from every bat specie, the most common mating season for bats occurs in
the late summer and early autumn. Bats meet in hibernation sites also
known as hibernacula. These sites are where female and male bats choose
their mates. Bats swarm these sites during the mating season and exhibit
their flying skills and aerobatics. After female and male bats have
picked their mates, they then proceed to more secluded areas to mate.
Some
species are more private compared to other ones. These species, like
the horseshoe bats, do not pick their mates in swarms. Instead, females
visit male roosts individually.
Another differing mating behaviour for bats is demonstrated by arboreal bats. They attract female bats
by honking at them as they line up in trees along the riverbank. This
behavior is encouraged by their enlarged larynx and nasal cavity. The
males sing to the females and flap their wings in rhythm. The females
then hover around their preferred male for the duration of the male's
singing and flapping performance.
During mating season, many bats
are more prone to infest people's houses to find shelter during their
gestation period. As a homeowner, one may be worried about the hazards
brought by these flying mammals.
While DIY animal control may be an option, it is still the wise decision to call professional wildlife control companies like Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control
to take care of your bat situation. This way, animal control procedures
do not harm the bats and you will not be exposed to certain risks that
are involved when doing the removal on your own.
Skedaddle’s
Wildlife Technicians are trained to ensure proper bat exclusion. They
use a series of one-way doors to allow the bats to exit your home. When
this is done, your house is sealed to prevent possible re-entry.
Animals
are living things and we should choose to remove them from our homes
the humane way. Through efficient and effective methods of experts from
Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, you do not only get rid of the
infestation, you also protect your home from future wildlife
infestations via exclusion.
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