Bat Houses

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Eliminating mosquitoes from your yard can be as easy as putting up a bat house or two. Each bat can consume 500 to 1,000 mosquitoes in a single hour! They are fun to watch and are a ‘natural’ way to deal with those annoying insects. In some tropical areas they also play a major role in plant pollination.

That bats are blind is a misconception; they just see much better in the dark and hunt by echo, much like sonar. They are actually very clean animals and though they look similar to a rodent, they are much more desirable and beneficial. They emerge at dusk to feast on airborne insects, including mosquitoes, only to retreat to their dark habitats as day breaks. Bats will not interfere with your hummingbird or song bird feeders, nor will they disturb or prey on pets.

Bat populations are declining rapidly due to human interference and the ‘bad rap’ that bats have received over the years. It is important that we all do our part to help the bat community to thrive again. By putting up a bat house you are helping the species, while benefiting from their gluttonous feeding on back yard insects, many of which can cause diseases like West Nile Virus, encephalitis, and heartworms that affect your pets.

Bat houses should be mounted about 15 feet above ground, preferably facing south or southeast to take advantage of the morning sun. Houses placed on poles and structures tend to become occupied quicker than houses placed on trees.

Bats will be abundant throughout the summer and into late fall. Most new bat houses will be occupied by bats in the first 1 to 6 months. If you find that bats do not roost in your bat house by the end of the second summer, simply move the house to another location. Thanks so much for helping these airborne friends!

Schrodt Bat Bungalow, Model PBBSBB

Price $22.50

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The Schrodt Bat Bungalow was designed for small groups of male bats who prefer their own living area. Each bat house has a single chamber and is handcrafted from redwood, the moon is etched brass. It will accommodate up to 20 bats.

Schrodt Colony Bat House, Model PBBSCBH

Price $35.50

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The Schrodt Colony Bat House is a triple-chambered nursery capable of accommodating dozens of mature bats and their offspring. It is handcrafted from redwood and features a branded bat and a moon made from etched brass.

Rogers & Kirkwood Bat House, Model RKBAT

Price $27.50

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The Rogers & Kirkwood bat house provides a stylish home for a variety of bats. It features a grooved landing pad and two internal compartments which are covered with a “bat safe” mesh, where bats can safely hang during sleep hours.

Rubicon Recycled Plastic Bat House, Model BTH100, Green

Price $61.00

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The green-colored Rubicon Recycled Plastic Bat House will hold up to 150 bats. It cleans and disinfects easily. It is perfect for attracting bats into your yard by providing daytime shelter with this 4 chambered bat. Panels are grooved to provide easy landing and roosting for the bats. Ready to flush mount, and screws are included.

Rubicon Recycled Plastic Bat House, Model BTH100D, Driftwood

Price $61.00

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This driftwood colored Rubicon Recycled Plastic Bat House will hold up to 150 Bats, cleans and disinfects very easily. It is perfect for attracting bats into your yard by providing daytime shelter with this 4 chambered bat. Panels are grooved to provide easy landing and roosting for the bats. Ready to flush mount, screws included.

Songbird Essentials Bat Attic, Model SEBEVBA450

Price $26.99

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The Songbird Essentials Bat Attic is a two-chambered bat house that will hold 30 bats. It has a slanted front which allows the waste to fall from the bat house and eliminate cleaning. The interior has a rough surface to give the bats a good foothold.

Songbird Essentials Bat Attic Jr, Model SEBEVBA460

Price $20.50

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The Songbird Essentials Bat Attic Jr is a smaller version of the Bat Attic.

Songbird Essentials Bat House Kit, Model SESC00610

Price $14.25

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The Songbird Cedar Bat House Kit will accommodate up to ten bats. It makes an excellent project kit for scouts and other kid groups. Included are pre-cut wooden parts, nails, and instructions.

Songbird Essentials Single Compartment Bat House, Model SESC1019C

Price $22.95

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Bats need a home during the daylight hours and this bat house is just right. This Single Compartment Bat House, by Songbird Essentials, has grooves on the inside front and back to provide a place for the bats to hang.

Songbird Essentials Large Bat Chalet Bat House, Model SESC2019C

Price $36.50

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The Songbird Essentials Large Bat Chalet has two compartments and lots of room for a colony of bats. Grooves are provided inside the bat house for easy clinging.

Songbird Essentials Shake Shingle Bat House, Model SESSS801

Price $48.50

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This Shake Shingle Bat House, by Songbird Essentials was built to Bat Conservation International specs. The elegance of its shake shingle roof will look very attractive in your nature habitat.