How do I choose a bat?
Position the bottom of the bat in the center of your chest, facing outward. If your arm can reach out and grab the barrel of the bat, then it is the correct length. Stand the bat up against the side of your leg. If the end of the bat reaches the center of your palm when you reach down, it’s the appropriate length. With your arm out to the side, put the knob of the bat in the center of your chest. If your fingers tips reach the end of the bat, you have the right size. Put the bat to your side and as long as your palm reaches the handle, you have the right size.Most youth bats are 25–32 inches long, while most standard bats are 32–34 inches long. Refer to the chart for the most accurate sizing determined by batter height and weight.
Is bat good or bad?
The importance of bats Bats play an essential role in pest control, pollinating plants and dispersing seeds. Recent studies estimate that bats eat enough pests to save more than $1 billion per year in crop damage and pesticide costs in the United States corn industry alone. Bats consume large amounts of insects, including crop-damaging pests, and are considered a beneficial species, she said. But they can also be a nuisance and pose a public health risk. It is important for people to be mindful of their presence and role in the environment and cautious during encounters.Fact: Bats are afraid of people and avoid them. Bat echolocation is highly sophisticated and enables them to detect obstacles as fine as human hair, therefore easily avoiding your head. If a bat gets close to a human, it’s usually because they are curious about insects that are naturally attracted to people.Habitat loss is a leading threat to bat survival. Fragmentation of habitat, destruction of roosts, and mitigating human wildlife conflict are all causing a decline in bat populations.
Why buy a bat house?
Installing a bat house on your property can provide a safe environment for bats, while protecting your yard from pest insects, like mosquitoes, moths, and beetles. Bat houses give females a safe, warm place to raise their young. Since most female bats only have one pup each year, bat populations grow very slowly. Your bat house should be about 12–20 feet above the ground and should be 20–30 feet from tree lines, structures and other obstacles. More tips about installing your bat house.