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Bats and Insects

Birds, especially swallows, play a major role in controlling day-flying insects. The amount that a bat eats varies depending on the season and reproductive condition. A nursing mother bat is an especially heavy feeder. An individual bat will consume hundreds of moths or thousands of mosquitoes during a night. Think of it - 10 little brown bats from the bathouse could catch more than 10,000 insects in an evenings feeding!

Bats and Birds

Bats and birds do not compete, either for food or space. So put up a few bird houses to encourage birds to nest in the yard.

Location of a bathouse

A bathouse should, if possible, be located near a permanent source of water. A bathouse should be hung about 12 to 15 feet above the ground. A bat needs a clear fly-in to their bathouse. The side of a building works well for a bathouse.

Temperature is very important to a bat. Nursery colonies of females and young prefer 80 to 100 degrees. Bachelor colonies frequently select cooler roosts. It is best to orient the bathouse to receive the maximum sun early in the day.

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colony bathouses

These new colony bathouses are a triple chambered nursery bathouse capable of accomodating dozens of mature bats and their offspring. The new design for these bathouses combines artistry and science, providing a safe haven for bats in a handsomely crafted garden accent bathouse. These bathouses are made from redwood; the moon is made from etched brass.

   Dimensions: 18 in. height

bungalow bathouse

The single chambered bungalow bathouse is designed for small groups of males which prefer their own 'bachelor pad' bathouses. A single brown bat can consume up to a thousand mosquitos an hour - and providing bathouses may help prevent the bats in your area from seeking shelter within your home. These bathouses are made from redwood; the moon on the bathouse is made from etched brass.

   Dimensions: 16 in. height

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