As spring tips past the threat of freezing temperatures, watch for the first glimpse of bats at dusk. They might be mistaken for birds until you catch the steep dives and high-flying maneuvers more ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Driving by Mini Park in the Shore Acres neighborhood of St. Petersburg, you may notice the pretty greenery and playground, but there’s also a wooden stake. At the top of ...

Barney Wood recently explored the role bats play in the ecosystem, shedding light on the creatures’ essential contributions and debunking common misconceptions. While opinions on bats vary—some find ...

Local bat populations are getting attention in the Phoenix area due to a recent mosquito surge ahead of Halloween. The Mexican free-tailed bats living in the Phoenix Bat Cave primarily eat larger prey ...

As the weather warms, all kinds of critters are waking up and joining the party. Among them are mosquitoes. The Washington State Department of Health is permitting municipalities to treat ditches, ...

They're doing all this spraying for mosquitoes but I haven't heard anyone suggest bats as a control measure. A small colony of Mexican free-tail bats lives in my neighborhood and at dusk comes out to ...

Use plants, citronella, and essential oil sprays to naturally repel mosquitoes without harming pollinators. Remove standing water and trim vegetation to stop mosquitoes from breeding. Add fans or ...

Mosquitoes thrive in warm, wet conditions and bite mainly to gather blood for egg production—especially invasive species like the Asian tiger mosquito, which target humans. The most effective ...