Are sticky traps a significant cause of death for bats?

12 December 2016 0 6K Report

Sticky traps are designed to attract and kill unwanted insects, e.g. flies or pest insects. Yet, there is increasing evidence that non-target animals, such as bats, stick to these traps, leading to the eventual death of the animal.

Do you have any reports of bats getting killed by sticky traps?

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