The End of Hibernation

The groundhog’s verdict is in and we will be having six more weeks of winter. Some are happy about this, while others were hoping for an early spring. A B Pest Control & Insulation knows that hibernating animals will soon be making their appearance and we want you to be ready. Your pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks knows that certain animals will hibernate when the temperatures drastically drop and will reappear with the slightest change in weather. Learn more about hibernation and the animals you may soon find in your yard below.

Hibernation

Groundhog’s Day may have you thinking one thing, but there’s no actual set date for when wildlife will emerge. The end of hibernation will depend on the area you live in as well as each animal’s internal clock. Hibernating animals know when it’s time to start their preparation for hibernation because their brain sends them signals. These signals that are sent out are set off by external factors. Those factors could include how long the sun is out for and the change in temperatures.

When Does Hibernation End

Though there’s no exact date or time when hibernation ends, it can usually be predicted when wildlife will begin to emerge from hibernation. Most hibernating animals wake from their sleep during the spring because that’s when the temperatures get warmer, the sun is out more, and there are more sources of food available. Check out the hibernation time frame for each of these animals:

Groundhogs – out of all the animals that hibernate, groundhogs are usually the first to wake up. Males, according to evidence, can emerge as early as February. They come out of hibernation early to get a jumpstart on finding a mate. They might even go back to sleep for another month after they find their mate.

Bats – there are bats in every state of the country, and when a bat comes out of hibernation is extremely hard to pinpoint. In the Northeast, bats may hibernate for five or six months and emerge around March.  A lot of it depends on weather patterns and the weather in that select area.

Your Trapping Experts 

While it may be hard to pinpoint exactly when animals will be coming out of hibernation, A B Pest Control & Insulation knows that it’s important to be prepared. If you have groundhogs or other pesky critters causing problems in your yard, give your Lake of the Ozarks pest control company a call. From trapping to pest control, we’ve got you covered.

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