Do bats eat ticks?

Most species of bats are carnivorous, and specialize in eating insects. Insect-eating bats are the most common bats experienced in the United States. Areas with high concentrations of mosquitoes and other flying pests attract bat populations. Bats can eat between 2,000 – 3,000 insects a night. read more

The diet of bats varies greatly depending on the species and the environment. Most species of bats are carnivorous, and specialize in eating insects. Insect-eating bats are the most common bats experienced in the United States. Areas with high concentrations of mosquitoes and other flying pests attract bat populations. Bats can eat between 2,000 – 3,000 insects a night. read more

Bats locate flying insects by using their radar to locate the vibrations. I don't think ticks vibrate very much and they sure don't fly. read more

Soft ticks are typically found around animal burrows and dens, bat caves, and homes, especially attics where bats roost. Compared to hard ticks, they do not attach themselves firmly to hosts and feed more frequently but for much shorter periods of time. read more