SC bats sink teeth into pests, insects to save millions of dollars in state crops

SOUTH CAROLINA (WPDE) — Candy, pumpkins and bats are all staples for a good Halloween, but what you may not know is bats are a staple to having a healthy ecosystem.

October 31st marks the last day of International Bat Week, and contrary to popular belief, there are no tricks with these often-misunderstood creatures of the night – as they greatly benefit the local South Carolina agricultural industry.

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