URBANA, Ill. — Imagine moving into a new house just to discover it has no insulation. That’s what life can be like for a bat box resident. Bat boxes, a kind of artificial roost, are a simple and ...

From habitat loss to disease, bat species across Canada are facing multiple threats. As cities expand, the large old trees that bats call home are being cleared and bats are losing their roosts. In ...

A well-placed bat box can support local wildlife while helping reduce the number of mosquitoes buzzing around your backyard.

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio is home to some of the largest bat colonies in the world, most notably the Mexican free-tailed bats, and bat boxes (or bat houses) are an increasingly popular way for ...

Birds aren't the only wildlife that could use some shelter from the elements in people's yards. Bats need some housing, too, during the summer and certainly before winter comes around again. "A thread ...

Ever thought about buying or building a bat box to help bats? Think carefully about the design and where you put it, researchers say. Ever thought about buying or building a bat box to help bats?

From habitat loss to disease, bat species across Canada are facing multiple threats. As cities expand, the large old trees that bats call home are being cleared and bats are losing their roosts.

Bats are incredible creatures! They eat bugs, disperse seeds, and help pollinate plants. That's why it's important to protect them, by building them their own home called a bat box! Grab an adult to ...

If there is one indication summer time is here, it's the pesky mosquito. These pests can ruin your evening’s backyard BBQ faster than a burnt patty. While citronella candles and bug sprays can help, ...