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Do bats eat wasps?

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These wasps are beneficial, and bats will coexist with them in bat houses, but they can pose problems if they become too numerous. In extreme cases, wasps may prevent bats from occupying a bat house or force them to abandon one. ... Using 3/4 -inch roosting chambers will help reduce occupation by wasps. read more

From small mice to large bears, other creatures that eat wasps are mainly interested in the larvae rather than the adults. The exception is bats, who will eat flying adults. Mice and rats, skunks, raccoons, weasels, badgers and wolverines are all brave enough to occasionally attack a wasp nest in order to eat the larvae inside. 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

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