blog posts Bats protect young trees from insect damage, with three times fewer bugs Nov 1, 2022 1:45 pm by Lauren QuinnInsights Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Bats help keep forests growing. Without bats to hold their populations in check, insects that munch on tree do three to nine times more damage than when bats are on the scene, according to a groundbreaking new study from the U of I. Share on Facebook Tweet Email