{"title":"Bat Houses","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBat Houses from Single to Multi-Chamber Shelters\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eAdd a bat house to promote pollination and control insects around the garden naturally. In cypress, cedar or recycled plastic, bat houses entice and provide roosting spots for these beneficial flying mammals. Find single chamber bat shelters to host a few male bats or large bat houses for whole colonies including pups!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Bat Houses… because bats are extremely beneficial for pollination and insect control. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', Roboto, 'Segoe UI', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003eSeveral bat species including the Big Brown Bat, Mexican Free-Tailed, Tri-color and Southeastern Bat will use man-made shelters. Essential to the ecosystem, bats are seed spreaders and major pollinators who consume thousands of insects nightly. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', Roboto, 'Segoe UI', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003eBat houses may be installed any time of year, but it’s best to have a new house in place prior to spring. Beginning in March, some species awaken from hibernation while others migrate north. In some southern states, bats remain active throughout the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe furry flying mammals will definitely earn their keep, and proper placement of your bat house increases chances of occupancy. Bats prefer habitat that is near water, such as a creek, pond, stream, or lake, so if there's water on or near your property, chances of attracting bats to take up residency are very good!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen paced on poles or structures, bat houses tend to be more desirable than those placed on a trees. Optimal height is approximately 15 feet. If mounting your bat shelter to a tree, be sure it’s clear of obstructions or branches as they will hinder flight and entry. A south or southeast exposure is best, allowing the house to receive full sun. If there's more than one bat house, it’s best to face the second in a different direction to allow for varying ambient temperatures which is a key factor for successful bat occupancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother way to entice bats to their new digs is by adding insects. Simply place a small light or night light nearby to attract mosquitoes and other insects... bats are likely to follow if they're already within close proximity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in a range of sizes, bat houses are made to accommodate different groups, and most houses are in accordance with Organization for Bat Conservation. Single chamber bat houses usually host smaller groups of males (15-20), while triple-chamber and larger models house whole colonies (300-600 bats) including offspring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Northeast US (now spreading west and south), there’s a serious fungus killing several bat populations and scientists fear it could wipe out entire species. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arviloes.shop\/blogs\/resources\/55646339-bats-and-white-nose-syndrome\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhite Nose Syndrome\u003c\/a\u003e is now spreading rapidly across the United States, and wreaking havoc on whole colonies, thousands of bats at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre bats roosting in your attic? Please go easy, they’re not nearly as bad as squirrels with their potential damage. Most homeowners evict bats without a second thought… bad move for you and for them. Consider installing a bat house or two so they have a place to roost once evicted. Bats are worth their weight in gold for insect control and pollination, and besides... nobody wants to be homeless! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Bats roosting inside a bat house\" alt=\"Bats roosting inside a bat house\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1903\/files\/inside-a-bat-house.jpg?12896234798891972359\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more and help bats thrive around your place, consider joining Bat Conservation International. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1903\/files\/bat-conservation-international-member.png?824\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"victorian-bat-house-handcrafted-solid-cypress","title":"Victorian Bat House","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted Solid Cypress Victorian Bat House with Double Chamber\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bats can eat thousands of insects in one night, greatly reducing mosquito populations in your yard. One of nature's pollinators too, you can entice brown bats with a proper shelter for roosting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Two large chambers of the Victorian Bat House will accommodate up to 100 bats. An artistic combination of function and style with detailed horizontal siding on the front, and contrasting steep pitched roof. Solid Cypress Bat House features a hand shingled roof with copper trim that gives this bat shelter an old world style. Available in grey or redwood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A landing pad at the base and divided living quarters makes it functional as it is beautiful. 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