VIDEO: Making Prairies less scary for bat habitat

Bats can feast on field pests from suitable haunts

Published: October 31, 2023

Having a healthy bat population is not going to be a straight substitute for a strong integrated pest management system on the farm, but as University of Winnipeg bat expert Dr. Craig Willis explains, the potential benefits of having them around can’t be overlooked.

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