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There are two main categories of bat: Microchiroptera and Megachiroptera. Megabats are also called fruit bats because they primarily feed on the pollen and nectar of fruits. For this reason and more, they generally live in warmer, tropical habitats. Since Virginia is not a tropical climate, we are left with the other suborder of bats: microbats. Microbats are smaller in size and feed on insects like moths and mosquitos. They are widely known for their use of echolocation, but also for being quite to nuisance to residential and commercial properties.

Although microbats are the common suborder of bat found in Virginia, there approximately 1,000 species found around the world. Here in Virginia, there are not that many species flying around. In fact, there are only a select few that are the most common among nuisance bat problems. Continue reading to learn which species of microbats are common here in Virginia, and what you can do to protect your home from an infestation.

Let’s Start With Endangered Species

There are 3 particular species of bat in Virginia that are Federally-endangered, and 1 that is state-endangered (Rafinesque’s Big-Eared Bat). All of them are currently protected by the Endangered Species Act. This act strictly prohibits anyone from attempting to “harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, collect, or attempt to engage in any such conduct” with any endangered or threatened species of wildlife, including bats. The bats that are on this list include:

🦇 Gray Bat (Myotis grisescens)
🦇 Indiana Bat (Myotis sodalist)
🦇 Virginia Big-Eared Bat (Corynorhinus townsendii virginianus)
🦇 Rafinesque’s Big-Eared Bat (Also known as the Southeastern Big-eared Bat)

Additional Species of Bat in Virginia

Aside from endangered species, there are 12 other non-game protected species of bat that are commonly found in Virginia. These include the Eastern Small-footed Bat, Northern Long-eared Bat, Eastern Pipistrelle Bat, Silver-haired Bat, Eastern Red Bat, Hoary Bat, Seminole Bat, American Long-Eared Bat, Lump-Nosed Bat, Ozark Big-Eared Bat, Townsend’s Big-Eared Bat, and the Northern Myotis.

Nuisance Bats in Virginia

In terms of nuisance wildlife problems, the species of bat that are often found dwelling inside attics, garages, decks, crawl spaces, and more include the Big Brown Bat (Eptesicus fuscus), Evening Bat (Nycticeius humeralis), and Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifugus). Bat removal specialists often come across these three species when providing humane bat extraction and exclusion services in our state.

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Virginia Bat Removal and Control 804-729-9097

Call Virginia Bat Pros at 804-729-9097 when you need prompt and professional Virginia bat removal and control you can afford. We use safe and humane methods to deliver effective 24 hour bat control for residential and commercial properties throughout Virginia. We serve all of Virginia, including Richmond, Petersburg, Short Pump, Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, Virginia Beach, and all of their surrounding areas. Call 804-729-9097 to request a free estimate or advice, today.

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Here at Virginia Bat Pros, we have the safe and humane solutions to get rid of bats, all within a price you can afford. We are licensed, bonded, and insured bat removal specialists with more than 27 years of combined hands-on experience in the bat abatement industry. As members of the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA), you can trust that we are truly qualified professionals who can offer dependable service, effective results, and unparalleled customer support. And all of our wildlife abatement services come with a comprehensive written guarantee, making our clients feel confident in the work we do.

Affordable Bat Removal and Control

We provide both residential and commercial bat removal and control services throughout Virginia and its neighboring districts, including bat extraction, bat exclusion, bat proofing, preventative maintenance, 24 hour emergency service, detailed inspections, integrated pest management solutions for bat bugs, post service checkups, bat cleanup, restorations for damages caused by bats, insurance claim work, free estimates, bat information, and more.

Our teams are fully equipped with the latest technologies and advanced equipment, so we can manage any job, regardless of size or scope, and in a time frame that’s convenient for you. Be sure to check out our list of service areas on our new website to see if we provide service in your area. If your town is not listed, give us a call anyway! We might still serve your area, and if we cannot, we can still provide trusted referrals for companies that do.

An Ethical and Responsible Company

Furthermore, we are an advocate for wildlife rights and protection. For this reason, we only use safe and humane strategies to get rid of bats and stop them from coming back. We never use lethal methods of bat removal, nor do we use poisons, inhumane traps, repellents, or lethal devices. Instead, we adhere to the industry accepted standards and best practices, as well as, all local, state, and federal laws that govern wildlife.

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Monthly Archives: December 2017

Which Bats are Native to the State of Virginia?

Let’s Start With Endangered Species

Additional Species of Bat in Virginia

Nuisance Bats in Virginia

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