Bats, often seen hanging in dark caves or swarming at dusk, are one of the most iconic Halloween symbols. These creatures of the night are vital to ecosystems as they control insect populations and ...

Twelve people on a family vacation last December were sickened when they came into contact with bat droppings while touring the popular Venado Caves in Costa Rica, according to the U.S. Centers for ...

The main signs of a bat infestation are piles of rice grain-sized droppings and dark urine stains. Ammonia smells, scratching and squeaking at night, or bats around your yard are also common signs.

Bat poop—yes, bat poop—is far more fascinating than you might think. You probably don’t give it much thought (unless it’s in your attic), but believe it or not, bat droppings have shaped history, ...

The National Park Service announced in September that the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats was found at San Juan Island National Historical Park in Washington and on bat droppings at ...

On night walks through Highgate Wood, Cindy Blaney shares the whirling wonder of the often-maligned mammals with the humans below. Cindy Blaney in Highgate Wood, London.Credit... Supported by By ...

WADLEY, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Carver Elementary gym was thoroughly cleaned after reports of possible bat droppings, Jefferson County School District officials said this week. The district said ...

Oklahoma pet owners should be aware of histoplasmosis, a fungal infection found in soil, bird droppings, and bat droppings. “It’s not spread from cat to cat or cat to people,” said Dr. Rebekah ...