How high does a bat house need to be mounted?
12 to 20 feet
Bat houses should be mounted in an area that gets 6-8 hours of direct sunlight (facing either East or South). To the extent possible, locate all houses 20 to 30 feet from tree branches or other obstacles and 12 to 20 feet above ground (or above the tallest vegetation beneath the bat house).
Where should I put a bat house?
All bat houses should be mounted at least 10 feet above ground, and 12 to 20 feet is better. Choose a sunny location on the East or South facing side of your house. Bat houses work best with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight (if only partial day sun is available- morning sun is preferable).
How do you attract bats to a new bat house?
Let your garden act as a magnet. Fragrant flowers, herbs, and night-blooming plants attract nocturnal insects, which, in turn, lure bats. The more insects, the better. Try planting dahlia, French marigold, nicotiana, evening primrose, thyme, raspberry, or honeysuckle.
How long does it take bats to find a bat house?
Be patient, and allow time for bats to discover and examine the house. If it’s still unused after two years, though, try modifying or moving it. According to BCI research, 90% of bat houses that attract bats do so within two years, while the other 10% take three to five years.
How do you know if your bat house is occupied?
How do I know if I have bats in my bat house? One easy way to find out whether or not your bat house is occupied is to look for bat guano (bat droppings) under or near the bat house. Another way is to shine a strong flashlight up into the house.
Are bat houses messy?
Higher is better. Place the bat house at least 15 feet above the ground on a pole or outbuilding exterior. Mounting it on your home is not wise because bats support various mites, fleas, and insects (and very rarely, rabies) that you want to keep away from your house. Moreover, bats are messy.
Where is the best place to hang a bat house?
Bat houses should be mounted on poles or buildings, which provide the best protection from predators. Wood or stone buildings with good solar exposure are excellent choices, and locations under the eaves often have been successful. All bat houses should be mounted at least 12 feet above ground; 15 to 20 feet is better.
Where to put bat house in yard?
If you have a large area, or both a back and front yard, you may want to locate numerous Bat Houses strategically around your home. Bat Houses should be mounted about 15 feet above the ground, preferably facing south or southeast to take advantage of the heat of the morning and early afternoon sun.
How do you install bat houses?
Installing Bat House Using the digging bar, excavate a hole about 3 ft. deep. Mount the top pole on the post, and make markings for drilling the holes. Secure the pole with 2 bolts on the front side. Place the lower pole mount bracket on the post. Using the square, ensure that the bracket is perpendicular to the post.
Where to Mount bat box?
It is important to consider the location of your bat box when it comes to to install it. The ideal location is 15′-20′ off of the ground. Either mount it to a pole, stand-alone tree or on the side of a building.