Finding bats in your home can be concerning, but the most effective and humane removal requires an understanding of a critical period: bat maternity season. Timing can help you protect vulnerable bat pups.
As we are committed to humane, legal, and effective bat removal. That’s why we want to help you understand bat maternity season.
In Texas, bat maternity season runs from mid-April to late August. The warmer the year, the earlier it starts.
During maternity season, bat moms go looking for a place to roost, which meanest his is also the most common time for them to go burrowing into attics. Meanwhile, bat pups are born flightless. They remain dependent on their mothers for several weeks.
But there are more reasons than humane ones to target bats during maternity season. Bat removal depends on one way exclusion devices that allow bats to leave without allowing them to return. Flightless pups can’t leave. If they starve and die, the corpse-smell will render your house unlivable as the biohazard feeds mold and bacteria growth that will work even harder to destroy your home.
In addition, bat moms love their pups just like human moms do. Desperate to reach their trapped young, they may damage your home further trying to get back in. Some might even succeed, creating new entry points that allow the whole colony back inside.
As bat removal experts, we spend time learning the biology and behavior of bats. We’re also well-versed in Texas law.
We wait until pups are ready to fly before we exclude them from your home, properly sealing all entry points and monitor your home for long-term success.
So if you suspect you have bats in your attic, especially during maternity season, it’s vital to contact Elite Wildlife to put your removal efforts on a proper, effective schedule. We’ll assess your situation and advise you on the safest, most humane course of action. Call us today!
