Let’s get something straight right off the bat (pun fully intended):Bats are not creepy.They’re not flying rodents.They’re not disease-carrying monsters from horror films. They’re some of the hardest-working, most underappreciated heroes of the animal kingdom—and they do more for the planet every single day (or, more accurately, every single night) than most of us realize. … Read more
Let’s settle a question that’s probably fluttered through your head at some point:What do bats actually eat? And no, they’re not out here slurping blood like vampire lore wants you to believe (except a few tropical species that do that—but not in Ohio, and not in your backyard, promise). Here in the Buckeye State, bats … Read more
Let’s talk about the unsung heroes of your summer nights: bats.They swoop silently above your lawn, devouring mosquitoes, moths, beetles, and other pesky critters—all while asking for basically nothing in return. And here’s the wild part: you can invite them over. Yep. Right into your backyard. No, not inside your attic.No, they won’t get tangled … Read more
Ever sat outside on a summer night, only to be eaten alive by mosquitoes? Yeah—me too. Nothing kills a backyard hang faster than swatting at your own face every 30 seconds. But here’s something wild you might not know: bats are nature’s mosquito control squad, working the graveyard shift so you don’t have to. No … Read more