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 ...

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 ...

People want to attract bats to their properties for their importance to the environment and pest control advantages. These mysterious, and somewhat feared, winged mammals are also essential ...

If you're ready to level up your outdoor game, consider adding a bat box to your space. Why it matters: Hosting bats takes patience and some strategic setup, but once your winged guests are settled, ...

LOWELL, Mich. — A local Boy Scout is using his Eagle Scout project for Lowell Troop 102 to help save the bats in West Michigan. Sam Konyndyk planned and built eight bat boxes, which are man-made ...

KENT COUNTY, MI - Samuel Konyndyk, 18, has been perfecting the design of his multi-chambered bat boxes for years. He began with designing and installing the tiny mammal habitats at his grandparents’ ...