BatGuys Wildlife Update — December 17, 2006
The recent warm weather has had us responding to more bat calls than usual for the month of December. We've received calls about active bats scratching in walls and ceilings. We have also had three bats flying around inside houses in the last two weeks, and that is very rare for December. See the Acton Mass listing below to see one of our recent bat control projects.
Calls for flying squirrels have also been coming in regularly. It seems like every morning I have been getting calls from homeowners who have heard noises in their walls, ceilings and attics during the night. Every time we get a good blast of cold weather we get inundated with calls for these nocturnal critters. Flying squirrels don't tolerate the cold very well at all and in many cases they can die from exposure to the elements if they cannot gain access to a nice warm attic.
We are currently trying to get caught up with work in time for Christmas. Below are some of the interesting projects that we have completed this past month.
Acton Bat Removal
These pictures are from a bat removal project that I performed in Acton MA last week. I found these three bats roosting in the outer blades of a large gable vent on a night that the temperature got as low as 27 degrees. It is very rare to find bats roosting outside in such cold weather. I removed the bats by hand and then placed them on a piece of plywood to allow them to recuperate. It was about 30 minutes later that they regained their composure and flew away unharmed.
You can also view a short video of these bats.
Brookline Squirrel Removal
On a recent squirrel removal service in Brookline MA, I had squirrels running all around me as I worked on the roof of the house. As you can see in the pictures these squirrels created a large hole in the corner of the roof.
Massachusetts Mouse Control
We've put together a case study to document a recent mice-proofing project.
Boston Rat Control
The pictures below are from a rat-proofing project in Boston. This particular project involved repairing a structural flaw in the foundation of the home that was allowing rats to enter the basement. Visit our rat control page for more information on our rat control services.
