Brown Long-eared Bat, Common Long-eared Bat (plecotus Auritus).

End-of-Season Bat Prevention Tips

Bats give birth in late spring and early summer. Their pups need a safe place to live when they’re young and not yet able to fly. Mothers often seek shelter inside attics because they are warm and safe places. Bats can leave behind waste and can carry rabies, which is why homeowners who discover bats…

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Are Bats Still Around in the Winter?

During the winter, bats hibernate. While they’re hibernating, bats need to stay warm and safe, so they seek out sheltered locations that are relatively warm and free of predators. Attics and garages are ideal locations.  When Do Bats Hibernate? Bats hibernate from October through spring, but that doesn’t mean that they’re in their inactive torpor…

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Get Rid of Bats in Your Attic for Good

Bats often look for shelter and warmth inside houses. They can enter through small holes and cracks and may live in groups in attics, between walls, and in other out-of-the way locations. If you have reason to believe that bats are living in your attic, take action immediately. Signs That There Are Bats in Your…

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October is Bat Appreciation Month

Happy October! Here at Anderson Wildlife we love this time of year. Not just because the temps are starting to cool in Connecticut, but also because it’s a busy time of year for critters and home activity. It’s also Halloween season (who doesn’t love candy and trick or treating?) and more importantly – it’s Bat…

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Tips for Bat-Proofing Your Home

Bats play an important role in the ecosystem. They consume large numbers of insects that can be a nuisance to humans and that can spread diseases in some cases. When bats get into houses, however, they can cause problems for people who live there. Bats can be much more than an annoyance or an inconvenience.…