What direction do bat houses need to face?
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 many bats does a rocket box hold?
Two people can easily stand the post up into a 3′ deep hole. Use a 4”x6” post protector to double the life of the post; stain the post dark brown to extend even longer. Approximate safe capacity ~114 bats, more or less depending on circumstances.
Can I put a bat house in a tree?
Bat houses can be mounted on wooden posts, steel poles, pivot poles, or on the sides of buildings, but should not be mounted on trees for three reasons: They receive less sun among the branches. Bat tenants are more vulnerable to predators sitting in trees.
Can I move a bat box?
No, never attempt to handle or move a house with an active colony in it. It is never a good idea to handle wildlife without the proper training or equipment. While bats do NOT aggressively attack people they can bite if they feel threatened.
What do I need to know about bat houses?
The house should be at least 2 feet tall with one to four roosting chambers. Each chamber should measure at least 20 inches in height. The house should be sealed to prevent water from entering. Place the house at least 10 feet above the ground; 12 to 20 feet is ideal.
How high should a bat box be off the ground?
Installing Your Bat House Your bat house should be about 12–20 feet above the ground and should be 20–30 feet from tree lines, structures and other obstacles.
Should I put a bat house in my backyard?
If you’ve ever grown your own garden, you know how difficult it can be to combat bugs, particularly if you are committed to avoiding harmful pesticides. Bats eat the bugs responsible for wreaking havoc on your garden. To cut down on annoying pests, put a bat house in your backyard.