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Brown Bats –

The bat species most commonly found in Massachusetts homes are the big brown bat
 Eptesicus fuscus, and the little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus ). Brown bats are one of the most common bat species. They can be found almost anywhere; in cities, suburbia, woodlands and parks. Little brown and big brown bats will roost in trees, caves, sewers, under bridges and inside buildings. The problem with this species is that they are especially fond of taking up residence in our homes. Once the colony moves in they usually stay for good until a proper bat exclusion is performed to force them out.   

Note:  If you get a bat inside your house, it does mean that a colony of bats are living inside your attic or walls. Bats do not fly inside your house at night unless they are already living there. Brown bats only go out at night to feed on flying insects and they are not looking for flying insects to eat in your bedroom.

Brown Bat Facts -

  • Bats use echo-location to find flying insects at night.
  • Bats also have good night vision.
  • They are not blind, as myth would have it.
  • Big brown bats have a wingspan up to 13 inches
  • Little brown bats have a wingspan up to 9 inches.
  • They have dark brown fur above and lighter fur below.
  • Their droppings are hazardous to breath and are called bat guano.
  • The color of their wings is black and have no fur.
  • Big brown bat bodies measure about 5 inches long.
  • Big brown bats can live up to 11 years.
  • Brown bats catch insects in their wings.
  • Colonies can have as few as 12 to 500 plus bats.
  • They have been known to fly over 40 miles per hour.
  • Big brown bats prefer to eat larger flying insects like night-flying moths and beetles
  • Brown bats usually have 2 offspring a year.
  • Since they prefer larger insects for food, they do not live up to their reputation for controlling mosquitoes.

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