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Bat homes

Bat week, Oct. 24-31, aims to raise awareness about the ecological functions of bats and dispel the many myths and misinformation about them. As the onset of fall sends Vermont’s bats into motion, it’s time for conservation-minded Vermonters to learn about, and help conserve, our nine native bat species.

If you have noticed bats roosting in your attic, barn or office over the summer, learn how to safely evict bats from your building at the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department’s best management practices page.

Help bat conservation efforts by reporting large colonies of bats living in structures to the department’s website. Locations with rare colonies of endangered little brown bats are eligible for free bat houses from the department. Information on successful bat house

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