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flag A new system uses bat-friendly structures to boost natural pest control in Australian vineyards, reducing pesticides and saving millions.

flag A new pest control system called BatNav, developed by Fowles Wine in Victoria with a $500,000 grant from the Coles Nurture Fund, uses strategic structures to guide insectivorous microbats deeper into vineyards, expanding their feeding zones beyond edges. flag Research identified 12 bat species that naturally consume pests like the light brown apple moth and mealybugs, with each bat eating its body weight in insects nightly. flag The project aims to reduce pesticide use, potentially saving Australia’s wine industry $50 million annually. flag Three prototypes are being tested across four vineyard sites, with field trials and refinements planned before a late 2026 market launch. flag An online docuseries is also in development.

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