Even the most stalwart outdoorsperson might feel a chill when encountering a bat swooping around the yard at dusk. Perhaps it’s a natural reaction to fear flying things we can’t see well, or maybe ...

Local bat populations are getting attention in the Phoenix area due to a recent mosquito surge ahead of Halloween.

Bats love to munch on insects like stink bugs and moths. Some farmers are now relying on the mammals for pest control — and ...

Bats love to munch on insects like stink bugs and moths. Some farmers are now relying on the mammals for pest control – and ...

Bats have earned the reputation as a type of naturally-existing mosquito population control in some parts of the world because they love snacking on these annoying insects. On the other hand, there ...

Bats, often misunderstood due to their spooky reputation and association with rabies, are one of nature's most helpful ...

The Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) headquarters at 101 Friendship St., Providence a little after midnight on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode ...

More bats have tested positive for rabies in Los Angeles and Riverside counties this year when compared to the previous year, according to public health officials. Rabid bats are found regularly in ...

Walnuts are one of the highest value crops in California -- bringing in almost $2 billion every year. But keeping the crop free of destructive insects can be costly. Scientists are studying if walnut ...

As the temperatures continue to rise, bats are becoming a more common sight across the region, and there's already been one confirmed case of rabies in a bat in St Louis County. But as one Central ...