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Bats are susceptible to rabies, a serious viral disease that results
in death if untreated. If you are bitten by a possibly rabid animal,
you must immediately consult a doctor for a series of injections;
there is no cure once symptoms emerge
 
Eastern Pipistrelle - Pipistrellus Subflavus
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Eastern Pipistrelle - Pipistrellus Subflavus

Common Name:

Eastern pipistrelle

Scientific Name:

Pipistrellus subflavus

Range:

Throughout east coast of North America to northern South America

Habitat

Edges of forests and agriculture or watercourses

 
The Eastern pipistrelle is one of the 15 species of bats found in Ohio. It is also one of the smallest bats in the east growing up to 3.5" long with a wings span of up to 10" and they can weigh up to 1/4 of an ounce.
Mostly found roosting under loose bark or in the cavity of a tree. However, they will also be found in buildings. In the winter time they either hibernate living off of stored fat, or they migrate to warmer climates where food is still available. Eastern pipistrelles feed on insects, especially leafhoppers, plant hoppers, moths, beetles, and flies. Usually hunting above the tree canopy they are one of the first bats to emerge in the evening. They find their food using echolocation. Bats are the only members of the mammal family that can fly. Like all mammals they have fur and are warm blooded. They also give live birth and produce milk for their babies. Bats are in the scientific order Chiroptera (kie-rop-ter-a), which means 'hand-wing' and are known to live from 10 to 32 years. While most people generally think of bats living in caves, in the summer time bats actually live behind bark, in tree's, jungles, and man made structures such as buildings, barns, and bridges. Bats provide an extremely important service for the environment in that they eat large quantities insects. In fact some bats can eat as many as 1,200 insects in one hour. Since some insects such as misquotes carry diseases including the West Nile Virus and other insects like Cucumber Beatles and moths can cause severe crop damage, bats are doing humans a huge favor as well

Evening Bat - Nycticeius
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Evening Bat - Nycticeius

Common Name:

Evening Bat

Scientific Name:

Nycticeius humeralis

Range:

Eastern US

Habitat

 

 

The Evening Bat is one of the 15 species of bats found in Tennessee and also Ohio. Adults grow to about 4 inches, have a wing span of 11 inches, and weigh about 1/4 ounce.
Evening Bats are insectivore eating mostly flying insects. Usually hunting above the tree canopy they are one of the first bats to emerge in the evening. They find their food using echolocation.

Bats are the only members of the mammal family that can fly. Like all mammals they have fur and are warm blooded. They also give live birth and produce milk for their babies. Bats are in the scientific order Chiroptera (kie-rop-ter-a), which means 'hand-wing' and are known to live from 10 to 32 years.

Hoary Bat - Lasiurus Cinereus
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Hoary bat - Lasiurus Cinereus

Common Name:

Hoary bat

Scientific Name:

Lasiurus cinereus

Range:

Most of North and Central America

Habitat

Any

 
The Hoary bat is one of the largest bats in North America growing up to 5" long with a wingspan of up to 16". They can weigh up to 1 ounce. The Hoary bat is the only native land mammal from Hawaii. Mostly found roosting in a tree. However they will also utilize caves and cracks in rocks. Hoary bats are insectivore so they only eat insects. Including moths, mosquitoes, and wasps. Usually hunting above the tree canopy they emerge after dark. They find their food using echolocation. Bats are the only members of the mammal family that can fly. Like all mammals they have fur and are warm blooded. They also give live birth and produce milk for their babies. Bats are in the scientific order Chiroptera (kie-rop-ter-a), which means 'hand-wing' and are known to live from 10 to 32 years.While most people generally think of bats living in caves, in the summer time bats actually live behind bark, in tree's, jungles, and man made structures such as buildings, barns, and bridges. Bats provide an extremely important service for the environment in that they eat large quantities insects. In fact some bats can eat as many as 1,200 insects in one hour. Since some insects such as misquotes carry diseases including the West Nile Virus and other insects like Cucumber Beatles and moths can cause severe crop damage, bats are doing humans a huge favor as well.

Indiana Bat - Myotis Sodalis
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Indiana Bat - Myotis Sodalis

Common Name:

Indiana Bat

Scientific Name:

Myotis sodalis

Range:

Eastern US

Habitat

 

The Indiana Bat is one of the 15 species of bats found in Ohio. Adults grow to about 3 inches, have a wing span of 10 inches, and weigh about 1/4 ounce. The Indiana Bat is on the U.S. Endangered Species List and classified as endangered throughout its range. States where they are found include AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, VA, VT, WV. Indiana Bats are insectivore eating mostly flying insects. Usually hunting above the tree canopy they are one of the first bats to emerge in the evening. They find their food using echolocation. Limestone caves are used for winter hibernation. The following caves are considered Critical habitat in the Southeast: White Oak Blowhole Cave (Blount, TN); Bat Cave (Carter, KY); Coach Cave (Edmonson, KY). Bats are the only members of the mammal family that can fly. Like all mammals they have fur and are warm blooded. They also give live birth and produce milk for their babies. Bats are in the scientific order Chiroptera (kie-rop-ter-a), which means 'hand-wing' and are known to live from 10 to 32 years. While most people generally think of bats living in caves, in the summer time bats actually live behind bark, in tree's, jungles, and man made structures such as buildings, barns, and bridges.

Little Brown Bat - Myotis Lucifugus
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Little Brown Bat - Myotis Lucifugus

Common Name:

Little Brown Bat

Scientific Name:

Myotis lucifugus

Range:

Forested areas of North America

Habitat

forest areas, often form maternity colonies in buildings, attics etc..

 
The Little Brown Bat is one of the 15 species of Bats found in Ohio. Adults grow to about 3.5 inches, have a wing span of 10 inches, and weigh about 1/4 ounce. Little Brown Bats are insectivore eating mostly flying insects. Including beetles, wasps, bees, flies and more. Usually hunting above the tree canopy they are one of the first bats to emerge in the evening. They find their food using echolocation. Bats are the only members of the mammal family that can fly. Like all mammals they have fur and are warm blooded. They also give live birth and produce milk for their babies. Bats are in the scientific order Chiroptera (kie-rop-ter-a), which means 'hand-wing' and are known to live from 10 to 32 years. While most people generally think of bats living in caves, in the summer time bats actually live behind bark, in tree's, jungles, and man made structures such as buildings, barns, and bridges. Bats provide an extremely important service for the environment in that they eat large quantities insects. In fact some bats can eat as many as 1,200 insects in one hour. Since some insects such as misquotes carry diseases including the West Nile Virus and other insects like Cucumber Beatles and moths can cause severe crop damage, bats are doing humans a huge favor as well.

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Please remember when dealing with a Wildlife problem, it is always advisable to contact a professional, such as ourselves, for Safety and Health Reasons before you attempt to resolve any problem that might be present. When dealing with the exclusion of bats it is advisable to hire a professional who will be able to remove ALL THE BATS without danger to you, secure your residence, sanitize the area affected, and if needed remove and replaced your contaminated insulation.  Remember that your dealing with a WILD ANIMAL and your health and your families health MUST BE your 1st concern.

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