Ecologist Jim Mullholland explains why you want these nighttime visitors around your home or garden.

Your loose siding or your pet might notice it before you do: There's a bat in your house. And, yes, it can happen on Long Island. "We have nine species of bats in New York State, and on Long Island, ...

As bug season fades, bat season begins—and if you’ve got an attic or a chimney, these flying critters could become a real issue. While bats may do you a favor and gobble up those annoying mosquitos ...