As natural roosts like old trees and weathered buildings disappear, bat boxes play a vital role in helping bat populations thrive. These artificial roosts provide shelter for bats to rest, breed, and raise their young, offering safe, stable conditions away from predators and harsh weather. Each installation adds to a network of habitats that support bat conservation and help us better understand where different species choose to live. | The Bat Co. Lab

How To Build a Bat Box

Happy Bat Appreciation Week! Installing a bat box is a simple and effective way to help bats. It gives these amazing animals a safe place to roost and care for their young. Bats play a vital role in Oregon’s ecosystems. A single little brown bat can eat more than 1,200 mosquitos, or 50%–100% of their body weight, in a single night! That’s a lot less mosquitos that could bite you, your pets or livestock. As nature’s pest control, bats also benefit farming by decreasing crop damage that insects ca