Going to Bat for Canada's Bats

Provide a roosting site for a female bat and her pup! The Canadian Wildlife Federation is here to guide you through every step. Begin by downloading these free DIY instructions. Building a bat house during these crucial months (April through June) will provide a roosting site for a female bat to have her pup. Bats only have one pup per year, so providing them safe haven is vital to their survival. Bats also make great neighbours; they help control insects through spring and summer.

The Little Brown Bat, along with the Tri-colored Bat and the Northern Myotis are under serious threat.

Roosting sites play a major role in the survival of all bats by providing shelter from weather and predation. They’re also areas where bats can socialize and spend time together. Sadly, in some areas where white-nose syndrome (WNS) has been found, this can lead multiple bats to become ill as the disease is spread.