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"If you build it, they will come." Well, maybe. There is a misconception
that putting up a bat house will automatically bring you the good fortune
of playing host to a mosquito eating colony of bats. Bat houses will work
if the conditions are right. It is important to remember that bats are
extremely choosy about their roost sites. Most colonies have more than
one roost site. A day roost, which is used for resting during the daylight
hours and a night roost. Night roost are usually found close to the bats
hunting grounds. This roost will be used for foraging and resting in
between meals during the night hours. They may also have different
roost sites at different times of the year. A cooler, shadier place during
summer time and a warmer place during the winter. Another factor to
consider is the size of the colony. Most commercial bat houses can
accommodate about 100 to 200 bats. The average colony size of some
species of bats can be in the thousands. Probably the most important
thing to know about owning a bat house is, you must have patience,
patience, patience. Bats will only occupy a bat house if they choose it as
a good, safe site for their roost.
that putting up a bat house will automatically bring you the good fortune
of playing host to a mosquito eating colony of bats. Bat houses will work
if the conditions are right. It is important to remember that bats are
extremely choosy about their roost sites. Most colonies have more than
one roost site. A day roost, which is used for resting during the daylight
hours and a night roost. Night roost are usually found close to the bats
hunting grounds. This roost will be used for foraging and resting in
between meals during the night hours. They may also have different
roost sites at different times of the year. A cooler, shadier place during
summer time and a warmer place during the winter. Another factor to
consider is the size of the colony. Most commercial bat houses can
accommodate about 100 to 200 bats. The average colony size of some
species of bats can be in the thousands. Probably the most important
thing to know about owning a bat house is, you must have patience,
patience, patience. Bats will only occupy a bat house if they choose it as
a good, safe site for their roost.
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Most bat houses may take up to a year or more before they are colonized. Location and the physical
structure of the bat house also make some houses more successful than others.
structure of the bat house also make some houses more successful than others.
- Bat houses placed under shady trees are less successful than houses which
are located in open areas and receive more direct sunlight throughout a longer
period of the day. - Painted and well sealed houses also have a greater success rate than
unpainted and drafty houses. - Houses should be painted black where high temperatures in July average 85
F., medium or light colored such as earth tones where temperatures average
between 95 & 100 F., and white if it exceeds 100 F. - Bats will find a house mounted on a pole or the side of a building more than
twice as fast as houses mounted on trees. - All bat houses should be mounted at least 12ft. off the ground. Fifteen to
twenty five feet high is better. - Make sure the house is not mounted to close to any kind of bright light. They
should also be mounted at least 15ft. away from any obstructions such as tree
limbs and branches. - The best placement for a bat house would be close to forest areas or near the
waters edge. These are areas which bats tend to fly in while forging. - The best chance for success would be to place a bat house near an area
where the bats have been excluded.
| Tips to Follow for Success |
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| Custom Built Bat Houses |
American Bat Removal, custom builds bat houses to fit
our customers needs. Our trained bat experts will evaluate
the situation to make sure that your bat house is placed in the
best location for success. Our bat houses are made of cedar
wood and can accommodate any number bat colony,
depending on size. From a small bat house which may hold
up to 100 bats to our bat condos which can house a large
bat colony ranging in the 1000's. Call today for an estimate
and have nature take care of your mosquito's!
our customers needs. Our trained bat experts will evaluate
the situation to make sure that your bat house is placed in the
best location for success. Our bat houses are made of cedar
wood and can accommodate any number bat colony,
depending on size. From a small bat house which may hold
up to 100 bats to our bat condos which can house a large
bat colony ranging in the 1000's. Call today for an estimate
and have nature take care of your mosquito's!
| Toll Free 1-877-874-7759 |
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