Bats have a bit of a scary reputation but it is generally unfair and bats are actually cute little creatures that should never give you any reasons to be worried by them.
Bats are a protected species in the United Kingdom and as such it is illegal to do anything that might cause them harm. This includes disrupting their roosts or preventing them from getting to the place where they roost. The consequence of this is that if you discover bats in your belfry, in your roof or outbuildings you are not allowed to interfere with them.
There is a nationwide bats support network available to give advice by phone or via a very comprehensive and helpful website at www.bats.org.uk
Bats are actually very useful creatures to have around your home since they can eat up to their own bodyweight in insects every single day. This should reduce the numbers of biting insects in and around your home and could be a great asset to you when you want to spend time outside on warm evenings.
Bats do not make nests so they do not bring assorted nesting material into your roof nor do they bring insects indoors since they eat them on the wing as they fly around feeding in the evenings. They do not leave piles of horrible droppings like pigeons or other birds do as apparently their droppings dry and turn to dust.
All in all, it seems that Bats are a positive benefit for many people who have them living in their roof so why not consider your local bat population to be your friends. They are a rare and endangered species and they need all the help they can get.
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