In Michigan, there are several bat species. Knowing the types of bats is one of the vital steps when determining how to evict them. These creatures can be a nuisance due to their chirping and scratch noises at night as well as the deadly bat guano that has adverse effects on humans. By educating yourself about the bat species, will help you have a bit of knowledge of what to say when you contact your preferred wildlife control company. The Michigan bat species include;

The Big Brown Bat

It is the most common type of bats that reside in Michigan and the largest. They have a brown fur on their back which gets lighter towards the belly. They have a black tail, a black wing membrane and small roundish ears that are also black. When compared to others, the big brown bat has a rather broad nose and somewhat fleshly lips. The average weight of this bat is around 14 grams and has a wingspan of 16 inches. The big brown bat is also known as the fastest, with speeds of up to 40mph.

The Hoary Bat

The bat has the name hoary’ because its fur appears to be dusted with frosting. It is a solitary bat and has a unique style of flying and short rounded ears. Its wing appears longer, although they usually stretch up
to a width of 15 inches. The hoary bat has a body weight of 35 grams, and they like feeding on moths and beetles. The bat is mostly found roosting in trees; however, during the winter seasons, it seeks warm shelter.

The Little Brown Bat

It has a reddish-brown coat and a wingspan of about 10 Inches. The most identifiable feature of the little brown bat is its mouse-like ears. It prefers feeding on insects like stone-flies. The little brown bat moves in colonies of up to a thousand and will occupy attics or cabins they can access.

The Eastern Red Bat

The main characteristic of this bat is its long silky fur which has a different red tinge. The males have more of the red shade than the females. The red color of the eastern red bat makes it blend well with dead leaves, where they commonly roost during the day. The shoulders of this bat have patches of frosty fur. With a wingspan of up to 13 inches, they eat all types of insects such as flies, beetles, and ants. They are purely solitary.

The Tri-Colored Bat

It is one of the smallest bats which confuses people to be a giant moth. They are purely solitary, and you will find them alone when roosting in the trees. The distinguishing character of the tri-colored bat is its pale yellow fur. The bat has a weight of about five to eight grams and a wingspan of 26cm.

The Northern Long-Eared Bat

The bat has pretty long rounded ears that cover the face. They are purely colonial bats; however, the males roost separately from the females. The bat weighs about six to nine grams and has a wingspan of ten inches. Expelling a colony of northern long-eared bats requires a wildlife control service that will prevent harming them.