Bats have been maligned for centuries, miscast as the familiars of witches, associated with Hallowe’en, and feared for the false belief that they will get caught in hair. Bats have been unfairly burdened with these myths, often reviled and victimized because of it. In reality, bats are incredibly important to the health of the environment and our gardens.
Bats are the primary predator of night-flying insects such as moths, beetles, and mosquitoes. A healthy colony of bats can protect gardens and crops from major damage by pest species such as cucumber beetles, moths, cutworm, corn earworm, leafhoppers, and June beetles. Putting up bat houses is a great way to help bat populations.
