Car covers, clothesline covers and free access to pressure cleaners are some of the practical measures now on offer to affected residents on the South Coast.

Eurobodalla Council has also established buffer zones around a Grey-headed flying fox colony at Batemans Bay Water Gardens.

But like Singleton Council they are struggling to find a workable solution to living with a colony that now includes two camps containing an estimated 100,000 flying foxes.

Like us they want winter to arrive soon so some of  the bats will leave and seek warmer climes.

In the meantime Eurobodalla Council is speaking to anyone in government who can help them like other councils find a solution to the bat problem.

As part of their assistance program Eurobodalla is also removing cocos palms on properties adjacent to the two camps because they have found these plants attract the bats.

They have also created buffer zones by pruning and removing vegetation between the camps the residents.

Commenting on this type of practical assistance a Singleton Council spokesman said “We are currently seeking the support of the Office of Environment and Heritage to provide these services to affected residents.”

Similarly in Cessnock Council where bats are increasing in numbers the council is also investigating ways they can assist people whose properties are most affected.