Bats are amazing creatures that zip through the night skies on a mission: To hunt and devour insects. “Most bats are insectivores and feed on large numbers of insects and agricultural pests,” says ...

When a bat appears in a bedroom or living room, the real danger is often the bite you never felt. Rabies remains almost ...

BLOUNTSTOWN, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - October is Bat Appreciation Month, and local efforts are helping these misunderstood creatures find a home. “They take care of all of the insects that are in the area ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Driving by Mini Park in the Shore Acres neighborhood of St. Petersburg, you may notice the pretty greenery and playground, but there’s also a wooden stake. At the top of ...

DEAR JOAN: A few years ago we were having bats nest in the top of the columns of our protected front porch. The only way we could get rid of them was to insert cardboard into the spaces after they had ...

Bats are all around, but due to their nocturnal nature, Baton Rouge residents do not see them often. Misconceptions about the flying mammals abound, despite their significance to ecological systems.

Fall sends Vermont’s bats into motion, which is why state wildlife officials want to remind people how they can help conserve the state's nine native species. Fall and spring are the perfect times to ...

Ijams Nature Center will host a free “housewarming” program on Oct. 22 from 6-8 p.m. to celebrate the completion of the nonprofit nature center’s new bat house. The bat house is expected to host more ...