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Protected Bats in Tennessee and Why Timing Matters
Bats eat huge numbers of insects and several Tennessee species are endangered. That is why bat work has rules.
Call us today615-357-7797Bats eat huge numbers of insects and several Tennessee species are endangered. That is why bat work has rules.
Protected species
The gray bat, Indiana bat and northern long-eared bat are federally protected, and others have declined because of white-nose syndrome.
The pup season
Bats have one pup a year, born from late May into July. Pups cannot fly for several weeks. Blocking the entrance then traps them inside.
The right way
Exclusion is done with one-way exits outside the pup season. After the bats are out, every gap is sealed and the area is cleaned.
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Animals Mentioned
Protected Species
Protected Species
Protected SpeciesBats
Northern Long-eared Bat
Myotis septentrionalis
A federally protected species, so get guidance before any exclusion.
Humane ExclusionBats
Big Brown Bat
Eptesicus fuscus
Droppings (guano) can carry fungus spores, and bites can carry rabies.
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