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While bats can be a nuisance, they don’t deserve the fear they inspire in many homeowners. American Bio-Tech in Fairfield County, Connecticut, specializes in humane bat removal and exclusion, and their experts can help you understand these mammals a little better. If you’re worried about the bat’s spooky reputation, consider these fun facts.

5 Facts About Bats

Bats Are The Only Mammals That Can Fly

While some mammal species can glide, like lemurs and flying squirrels, bats are the only mammals that can fly for extended periods. The Mexican free-tailed bat, for example, has been known to fly as far as 30–50 miles in a single night!

Bat RemovalThere Are Many Different Kinds Of Bats

Did you know there are approximately 1,000 different species of bats? Only eight of those species are found in Connecticut, and they tend to be small. The smallest species of bat is the size of a mouse, and the largest species of bat can have a wingspan that’s 6 feet long.

Not All Bats Drink Blood

A single bat can eat 1,200 mosquitoes in just one hour! Bats generally eat insects, but tropical species will also drink flower nectar and eat fruit. A small percentage of the species will eat animals, such as frogs and fish. Only 3% of all bat species feed on blood. Known as vampire bats, they typically rely on cattle blood and are native to Latin America. When a vampire bat bites its host, most of the time, the animal won’t even feel the puncture. Vampire bats aren’t known to exist in the United States. 

Bats Use Echolocation

Echolocation is a way to perceive your surroundings with sound instead of sight. A bat sends out soundwaves through their mouth or nose, and when these waves hit an object, they produce echoes that the bat can interpret to create a mental image. Using echolocation, bats can “see” even in the darkest environments. Dolphins are an example of another animal that uses echolocation. 

Measuring Bat Years

Most species of bats can live for up to 20 years—that’s 5 times the lifespan of the average mouse, and about 1/6th of the lifespan of the oldest recorded human being.

Bats are far from spooky—in fact, they’re pretty fascinating! However, bats can be a nuisance when they nest in your home. If you live in Connecticut, call American Bio-Tech for easy and effective bat control services. Their bat removal techniques are as safe for the bats as they are for you. After bats have been excluded from your property, they will relocate back into the wild where they belong. Call (860) 355-1231 to schedule an appointment for bat removal, and visit American Bio-Tech online to learn more about their animal control services today.

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