Bat Resources

Bat Biology and Species Information

Bat Basics – https://bcbats.ca/bat-basics/

Bat Species List and Information for Alberta and BC – https://wcsbats.ca/species

Bat Species in British Columbia – https://bcbats.ca/bat-basics/bat-species-in-bc/

Why Bats Matter – https://batweek.org/why-bats-matter/

BC Community Bat Program Resources

Bat Conservation – https://bcbats.ca/bat-basics/bat-conservation/

Community Bat Publications – https://bcbats.ca/bat-basics/community-bat-publications/

Report sick or dead bats, as well as bats on your property – https://bcbats.ca/got-bats/report-your-bats/

Safely Removing a Single Bat from your House – https://www.batcon.org/about-bats/bats-in-homes-buildings/

Living with a Bat Colony – https://bcbats.ca/got-bats/living-with-a-bat-colony/

Excluding Bats from a Building – https://bcbats.ca/got-bats/excluding-bats-from-a-building/

Bat-friendly Communities (Information and Guide) – https://bcbats.ca/get-involved/bat-friendly-communities/

Happy Cat Brochure (BC Stewardship Centre) - http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/PDF_docs/CatsBirds/HappyCat_Trifold_8.5x11_2019.pdf

Develop with Care Fact Sheet: Environmental Guidelines for Urban and Rural Development in British Columbia - https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/best-management-practices/develop-with-care/fact-sheet-8-homeowners.pdf

Bat Conservation and Protection Practices

EIRS Biodiversity: Best Management Practices for Bat in BC - http://a100.gov.bc.ca/pub/eirs/viewDocumentDetail.do?fromStatic=true&repository=BDP&documentId=12460

Extensive Bulletins and Booklets Regarding Bats for Industry including Pest Control Professionals, Builders, Roofers and Chimney Professionals and Realtors - https://bcbats.ca/got-bats/information-for-industry/

The Kootenay Community Bat Project: Summary Report and Lessons Learned From 2004 to 2017: https://bcbats.ca/attachments/MOE%20KCBP%20Summary%20Report%20FINAL%20v3.pdf

Bat Boxes

Bat Box Designs and Plans – https://bcbats.ca/bat-boxes/bat-box-designs/

Where to Install a Bat Box – https://bcbats.ca/bat-boxes/where-to-install-a-bat-house/

Alberta Bat House Guidelines: https://www.albertabats.ca/wp-content/uploads/ACBP-Bat-Houses-in-Alberta.pdf

Best Management Practices for Bat Boxes in British Columbia (Dec 2019) – https://www.bcbats.ca/attachments/BMPS-for-Bat-Boxes-in-BC-2019.pdf

Bats and Human Health

Bats and Human Health – https://bcbats.ca/bat-basics/bats-and-human-health/

BC Centre for Disease Control (Rabies) website – http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/rabies

Get Involved!

How to Become involved in Counting Bats – https://bcbats.ca/get-involved/counting-bats/

BatWeek (October 24 – 31 each year) – https://batweek.org/

BC Bat Resources for Teachers and Educators (Edu-Kits and Activity Guide) – https://bcbats.ca/bat-basics/bat-resources-for-teachers-and-educators/