Month: November 2013

Bats are considered to be pests in so many residential areas all over the world. They come in large numbers simply because they populate at a very fast rate. They really love to make residential areas their abode especially since they could easily find their way inside through small gaps and openings. Bats could really be irritating especially since they make a lot of noise. Also, they could leave a lot of droppings which could be difficult to clean up after.

Though a lot of people have seen bats and claim to have huge knowledge about them, there are still a lot of common myths about these creatures. Here are some examples:

Bats are blind

Bats are not blind but they do have a poor vision. They easily navigate through narrow and dark pathways without hitting themselves by using their sonar senses. They have to constantly make sounds so that they could be alerted about obstacles along their way. Bats might appear to be blind because they seem to always crash land. But this is simply because bats do not have a stopping mechanism like that of other flying animals.

Bats suck human blood

It is true that there are bat species which bite humans and suck on their blood. But such an occasion is very rare. Most of these so-called vampire bats would rather prey on livestock. Almost all bat species do not such blood and they would rather eat insects or even fruits.

Bats are vampires

This myth probably circulated because of the sole reason that bats suck blood the way vampires do. But there has not been any evidence to support this myth. Bats seldom enter windows and then bite on sleeping humans even if this occurrence has been depicted so many times in movies and TV shows.

Bats carry rabies

It is possible for bats to carry rabies because this fact has been documented. But the chances of bats in your area carrying rabies are very rare. In fact, in one thousand bats, there is a small chance that one of them carries rabies. Nevertheless, it is still practical to get rid of bats and prevent them from biting you.

Bats are afraid of light

There are some who try to prevent bats from entering their homes by keeping their lights turned on. Yes, bats can be sensitive to light. However, keeping the lights in the attic or basement on does not stop the bats from dwelling there. Bats can really be stubborn especially if they have already become comfortable with their nest.

These are myths that need to be corrected. The major truth about bats though is that they could really be pests. Thus, if there are bat colonies who love to hang out within your home, it is important to consider bat control services. Sande Wildlife Control is a company which specializes in bat control and removal. We specialize in effective and humane ways on dealing with bats and other pests including raccoons, opossums, pigeons, and a whole lot more.

Skunks – what do you know about these creatures? Well, pop culture has depicted skunks in a nice and adorable way. You might have grown up watching Bambi and his friend skunk, Flower. You might also have seen that cartoon of a skunk with a French accent and always find himself serenading or romancing cats and other animals. Aside from their repulsive smell, you might not find skunks as something that you should be concerned about. But you might want to change your opinion about these creatures.

Why prevent skunks from entering your property?

There is more to skunks than their repulsive smell, of which should be a concern already. Skunks could enter your garden, eat your vegetables, and even ruin your beautiful plants and flowers. They could also nest within your property and even breed within it. They could leave a lot of poo droppings which should be a health concern. The worst thing that skunks could probably do is to die within your property. Their dead carcasses could really create a bad odor and it is not safe for you or any member of the household to inhale it. These are the reasons why you should prevent skunks from entering your property.

How to discourage skunks from entering your property?

There are a number of ways on how you could discourage your skunks from entering your property. This is so that they would not cause the nasties which have been mentioned earlier.

• Place mothballs – Do you have a pack of unused mothballs lying around in your home? Why not take them out and spread them in the exterior areas of your property. Skunks, like other animals, have a very strong sense of smell. They usually get repelled by the smell of mothballs.

• Plant squash around your property – One thing that some homeowners do to prevent skunks from entering their property is to plant some squash around it. Skunks love squash. However, they seldom cross rows of planted squash because squash leaves irritate their skin.

• Prevent insects from populating – Skunks usually raid properties in search for some food that they could eat. Skunks really love to eat worms, bugs, and other insects. Thus, if your property, has a lot of them, do not get surprised if a squash comes to your property one day. Get rid of these insects.

• Put up some traps – There are a number of traps that you could plant around your home so that skunks that happen to bypass your deterrents could be caught and then transferred to the wild. Traps could always be equipped with yummy baits such as cheese, peanut butter, or even pork.

Should you hire professional services?

It is important that you consider hiring professional services. Sande Wildlife Control specializes in skunk removal and elimination. We could make sure that skunks would not enter your lovely abode. If there happens to be skunks which died within your property and are emitting a very terrible odor, we could get rid of them as well.