Are bats dangerous to my pets?
If I put up a bat house, will my cats or dogs have any issues with the bats? In this article, we will go over practices to help prevent pets and bats from interacting, discuss how to deal with bat droppings, and guide you through what to do if your cat brings an injured bat into the house.
Is Bat Guano Helpful or Dangerous? How to deal with bat poop from your bat house
Will there be bat droppings (guano) coming out of my bat house, and is it useful or is it dangerous? We talk with bat expert, Dr. Merlin Tuttle to find out what the real risks of guano are, and what to do about the bat poo.
Can rats, snakes, or other animals get into my bat house?
Is it possible for rats, snakes, wasps, or other animals to live in my bat box instead of bats? In this article, we’ll talk about how you can you attract bats to your yard with a bat house, without having to worry about other animals overrunning it.
Keep Wasps Out of Your Bat House- How to prevent and remove them
I want to have a wildlife-friendly garden, but I’m worried about wasps moving into my bat house and preventing the bats from living there. Is there a harmless way to deter wasps? Yes! And it’s built into the design of BatBnBs. In this article, we talk about how you can you attract bats to your yard with a bat house, without having to worry about wasps overtaking it.
How to (Harmlessly) Deter Woodpeckers (from your bat box)
The best bat houses are made from wood, which mimic bats’ natural environment: rough tree bark. But bats aren’t the only ones that like wood...Occasionally woodpeckers might be tempted to bother your bat box. Here are a few easy ways to deter the woodpeckers, without bothering the bats.
Will bats eat my bees?
I want to save the bats, but I also want to save the bees. Will bats eat my bees? Excellent question! Read to find out!
Bat Appreciation Day!
Every April 17th is Bat Appreciation Day! There are so many reasons why bats deserve our appreciation. Here’s why:
5 key qualities of a successful bat box
You may know that not all bat houses are created equal. Bat boxes come in a range of shapes, styles, and sizes. So how do you know which bat house the bats will love? Make sure your bat house has these 5 features to help ensure it will be an ideal sanctuary for the bats:
Which bat house is right for me?
Putting up a bat house is one of the best ways you can help save the bats and also sustainably reduce pest insects from your yard. But there are many different types of bat houses…How do you know what type of bat house to install? In this article, we’ll guide you through a few different types of bat boxes to help you decide which is ideal for your property!
The size of your bat house matters: Here's why
The size of your bat house does a lot more than determine how many bats can fit inside. Read to find out why the size of your bat box can make or break your bat house’s success.
Discover Bracken Bat Cave: San Antonio, Texas
Bracken Cave is home to the largest bat colony in the world. Discover what it’s like to see this amazing wildlife spectacle!
How to hang your bat house on a metal pole: Step-by-step hanging guide
Are you ready to hang your bat house on a metal pole? In this easy-to-follow guide, we take you through the steps for installing the bat house on the pole, and inserting the pole in the ground.
Installing your bat house on a wooden pole: A Step-by-Step Guide
Are you ready to hang your bat house on a wooden pole? In this easy-to-follow guide, we take you through the steps for installing the bat house on the pole, and inserting the pole in the ground.