Bats

Basics

• Bats are an Order of flying mammals
• The insect eating variety are of increased intrest due to their value in Pest Control and/or Pollenation
• Some can be pests such as fruit bats and vampire bats
• Also take appropiate caution to prevent zoonosis

Species

North America

• The Myotis lucifugus or "Little Brown Bat" is probably the best as they fly low and eat smaller insects
• Plecotus auritus is a comparable Eurasian Species

How to encourage Bat Growth in an Area

• Bat Freindly Living Areas such as an Open Source Bat House

See Also

• Open Source Bat House

Useful Links

• The Wikipedia Page on Bats