Overview
- Profepa inspectors delivered specialized training on July 26 to the homeowner and local authorities about the bats’ ecological importance and safe coexistence measures.
- A nocturnal team from IFAST, UATX and Profepa removed accumulated guano on July 29 and installed protective plastic sheeting to prevent future buildup.
- Observations of gestating females confirm that the private residence functions as a temporary refuge during the Leptonycteris yerbabuenae reproductive season.
- The homeowner has pledged non-interference and will allow the bats to remain until they migrate naturally, expected between September and October.
- Leptonycteris yerbabuenae plays a crucial role in agave pollination, underpinning regional biodiversity and industries such as mezcal and tequila production.