Residents of Witta, near Maleny, are experiencing issues with bats, also known as flying foxes, and are hoping to work with the Sunshine Coast Council and the Department of Environment & Science (DES) to find a solution. 

Organiser Jean McRuvie has led public meetings to address the issue and is currently drafting a submission to present to the council and the DES. 

Jean expressed optimism that the parties involved could work together to find a satisfactory outcome. It remains to be seen what measures will be implemented to address the bat problem in the area.

Flying-foxes (also known as fruit bats) are the largest members of the bat family. Flying-foxes feed mainly at night on nectar, pollen and fruit and will also feed on flowering and fruiting plants in gardens and orchards.