Living Near Flying-Foxes

We understand that living close to flying-foxes can be difficult, here are some tips for those living near camps:

• Bring your washing in at night.
• Park your cars under shelter when possible.
• Use a microfibre cloth with warm soapy water to wash excrement off your car.
• Bat poo is acidic however damage to paintwork can be avoided if you can wash it off promptly.
• Keep doors and windows closed at dawn and dusk to reduce impacts during fly-in and fly-out.
• When possible, double glaze windows and insulate your house to minimise the noise experienced.
• Remove or cover fruit and flowers on fruiting and flowering trees on your property with wildlife friendly netting.
• Keep dogs and cats inside at night. Store their food and water indoors when possible.
• Move quietly near roost sites to avoid disturbance. Flying-foxes make more noise when disturbed.