How to attract bats to bat house

You might be surprised at just how beneficial attracting bats to your backyard and garden can be. And, just how easy it is to do with a bat house!

Before you blindly choose to build a bat house, you should become aware of why, how and where your intended bat house fits into your landscape.

Key point of the above photo: select a location near some trees, but not shaded by trees Will a bat house in your area attract bats? Bats are constantly on the prowl for suitable alternate roosts. If a bats can be seen occasionally at dusk, then likely the area should support a new bat house. Having a known roost nea

Few people know that bats can actually be beneficial to a garden, because they help spread seeds and fertilizer. We tell you how to attract them, and how to build a bat box.

While installing a bat house any time of the year is better than not installing one at all, early spring is the best of the best. Here's why...

List of plants that attract bats, including the best night scented flowers that bats love and how to plant them in your garden.

cBatBnBs mimic the natural habitat of a bat, which is the peeling bark on a tree, so they are designed to be naturally appealing to bats. While we can't be 100% sure that your BatBnB will become inhabited, if you follow our recommended guidelines for hanging, Merlin Tuttle (the bat expert we work with) suspects your BatBnB should have an 80% chance of occupancy within the first few seasons. For more hanging tips, see our hanging guide

Build a BAT HOUSE to attract bats to control mosquitos and other flying pests so you can enjoy your yard this spring and summer. 🦇 Easy step-by-step directions. #kippiathome #bathouse #woodworking

Homemade two wooden bat houses on the poles in the pine forest Bats are an essential part of our ecosystem, and building a bat house is an excellent way to support these flying mammals while