ecollard Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Does anyone know how to keep fruit bats away? We have an enormous wild fig (Zelate) tree covering our property, and when it produces figs, the fruit bats start coming and leaving their deposits on our terrace. We've tried keeping a light on, using a flashing, multi-colored light, banging the lid to a pan, but none of that keeps them away. The figs are about to ripen, and there are millions of them, and we are hoping to find a solution soon. Any suggestions? BTW, the figs are useless for human consumption, but if someone wants to haul them away for animal feed, you'd be welcome! Sometimes there are 200 pounds per day . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxx Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Spray with hose they hate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairysilver Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 The droppings make great fertilizer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floradude Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 The droppings also stain your house walls, car, patio furniture, surface of all concrete and it is very hard to remove when dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkshawn Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Chainsaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkshawn Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Fine netting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpsca Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I have the same problem, the bats even took up residency in my car engine with droppings and a terrible smell. I just had the heck pruned out of the ficus tree. Seems to have helped. So far no stains on walls, screens and outdoor chairs. They made the worst mess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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