Bats play a unique role in our shared ecosystem, helping crops thrive and drastically reducing local populations of pest insects like dangerous mosquitoes. Consider erecting a bat house to encourage local populations to roost near your property. Bat houses are small, mounted structures often made of cedar, with hollow innards allowing bats to roost and sleep during the day. Many homeowners report noticeable reductions in pest populations after installation of bat houses, especially near wooded areas and bodies of water.
Whether you provide a home for bats on your property or appreciate them from a distance, say hello to these nocturnal wonders of nature the next time dusk arrives and the bats come out to play.