Many people are not huge fans of bats, but bats play a crucial role in the ecosystem. Bats play a role in seed dispersal and pollination, and they love to eat mosquitoes. So if you would like to invite more bats into your yard, you may want to install a bat house. Here are a few things to keep in mind when installing your bat house.
You can purchase or build your own bat house. There are bat house plans available online. Make sure your bat house is at least 24 inches high and 16 inches wide and is free of mesh or fabric. Install your birdhouse in a location that receives at least six hours of sun and there is a water source within a quarter of a mile. Try to install your bat house on a building or other large wooden or concrete structure. Bats prefer these locations because they offer more consistent temperatures. Bats do not like bat houses that are installed in trees due to the high risk of predation and they tend to be too shaded.
These are just a few things to keep in mind when installing your bat house. Hopefully, you will be inviting more bats into your yard.
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