mkshawn Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 We have a recurring bat issue in our palapa over the last 3 nights. Splats of seed droppings, likely older lemons limes from a grove nearby? Recommendation from the board range from a fine netting for seining bait fish that has small enough opening that bats can't get thru to Moth Balls or Crystals. Does anyone know where I can find these? We will leave on some low wattage bulbs as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bournemouth Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 We had a similar problem with bats eating nisporos from a nearby tree - they'd hang from recessed lights on the terrace and leave skins, seeds etc. in piles on the floor. Leaving a light on at night solved the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 We had a bat problem on our terrazza, and someone suggested using an energy saver light on at night. We put an old lamp with the bulb pointed upward out there.....and ...no more bat poop. They love hanging on overhead brick boveda ceilings. Don't get me wrong: I like bats; they do a good job on the bugs, but there's other good places to hang out. Shoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 We used those rope type christmas lights, NO MORE BATS! Goodluck, Fox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACinMX Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 We just hung a automatic nightlight up in the palapa and no more bat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyfull Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Same problem. Eating a light on at night took care of the problem. Guess you now know how to take care of the bat issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betsy Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Have a bat house built and put it in an area of your yard where the poop will not bother you. Plenty of plans on line, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkshawn Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Sounds unanimous: Lighting - Many Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxx Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Spray them with a hose during the day and they will leave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkshawn Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Removed 1 of the 2 11 watt bulbs from each of 2 ceiling fans. Bingo No bat droppings. Thanks for the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdrja Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 We were warned that vampire bats would bite our horses if we didn't have night lights. Their first two nights here, we didn't have the lights working yet, and the horses had over a dozen small bites. We put solar lights at the end of their paddocks and keep a couple of lanterns lit in front of their stalls. No more bites. Solar lights I think are a good idea. Occasionally the rechargeable D or AA batteries in them need replacing; I haven't yet found a source for those down here, I just get them NOB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkshawn Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Costco here has fairly reasonable rechargeable batteries, both AA & D's. Solar makes sense or led rope lighting on a timer for the 1st half of the night. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mademoiselle Amy Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Friends put mothballs (brought down from NOB) and place them in their outdoorlight fixtures...no more bats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajijicbound Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Mothballs are available here. Have seen them at smallmart on the ajijic plaza next to bancomer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chooch57 Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Spray them with a hose during the day and they will leave Did you ever see Bats during the day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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