The Pros and Cons of Bats | Rottler Pest Solutions

Posted on September 19, 2019As the sun sets in the evening, you may have seen bats swooping low in your yard. Whether or not you likebatsdoesn’t really matter- they are out there and as long as they stay out of your hair, hopefully, you won’t have to deal with them! But there are some pros and cons ofhaving bats on your property. Here are some of the pros and cons of bats in your backyard.The Pros of Having Bats:Bats are nature's insect control. They eat mosquitoes all night long, also binging on moths, wasps, beetles, gnats, midges, mayflies and other insects. The little brown bat is one of the most common bats in North America and these insectivores can catch up to 600 insects an hour!Guano, which is another name for bat droppings, can be beneficial for your garden! Guano is rich in nitrogen and is considered an excellent fertilizer. There are even some enzymes in bacteria in guano that scientists have found to be good when added to cleaning agents, including laundry soaps (we’ll lea...