"Bats are hugely beneficial to our ecosystems," Danielle Buckle, the southern Vancouver Island bat co-ordinator for the B.C. Make space for roostingBats roost in caves, some trees and in bat houses, so ensure there is some space for them to settle in. According to Bat Conservation International (BCI), dead trees, in particular, are a "gold mine" for bats, providing a place to roost and a place for insects, bats' dinner, to thrive. Instructions on building a bat house can be found online, or you can purchase a prefabricated bat house. BCI advises keeping the lights off in the yard or garden where they're roosting and hunting.

Source: CBC News October 31, 2022 03:19 UTC