Read a description of their habitat, what attracts them, and what you should do in an emergency. Arizona is home to 28 species of bats, more than almost any other state. Bats are the only true flying mammals and are valuable human allies. Worldwide, they are primary predators of vast numbers of insect pests, saving farmers and foresters billions of dollars annually and helping to control insectspread human diseases. For example, large colonies of Mexican freetailed bats Tadarida brasiliensis eat hundreds of tons of moths each week, especially the moths that prey on cotton crops.

Telephone: 602-942-3000
Website: http://www.azgfd.gov/w_c/urban_bats.shtml