Welcome to Best Bat Houses
Our Bat Houses are Certified by Bat Conservation International (BCI)
Bat Houses and Bats are an essential part of a healthy environment. Bat Houses and bats can be an important part of insect-control strategies aimed at reducing pesticide use, thus reducing pesticide contamination of our watersheds. One little brown bat can catch 1,000 mosquito-size insects in an hour! My smallest house can hold approximately 50 – 75 bats.
Unfortunately, many bat species are declining in numbers at an alraming rate. They are slow to reproduce, most bat species have only one “pup” per year. Bats suffer from habitat loss and human fear based on myths.
I have three (3) bat house models, all Bat Houses are certified by Bat Conservation International (BCI) — meaning they have passed all the criteria years of reseach by BCI has determined goes into the success of a bat house.
Wood Prices
With wood prices being so volatile and predicted to continue to rise my bat house prices will be varying appropriately.
We need our bats and I want to continue supplying the quality “best bat houses” to interested people.
Thank you for understanding.
Why Best Bat Houses?
My houses are made with AC plywood, no chemically treated wood and pine. During and after construction I use a 40 year latex caulk on the joints, bats don’t like drafts. I countersink exterior grade screws and cover them with wood putty for added weather protection. The climbing mesh is stapled on with stainless steel staples to resist rusting. The interior gets 2 coats and the exterior 3 coats of Behr 25 year latex deck stain.
Other’s bat houses I have seen have 1½ inch chambers. This size is more attractive to non-target tenants such as wasps, chipmunks, etc. requiring more frequent monitoring.
5% of all sales will be donated
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Whether a bat house is pole/post mounted or mounted on the side of a building several things need to be taken into consideration. All bat houses should be mounted at least 10 feet above ground, and 12 to 20 feet is better.
Bat houses work best with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight (if only partial day sun is available-morning sun is preferable). Bat houses should be placed at least 20-25 feet from the nearest tree branches, wires or other potential perches for aerial predators.
Download PDF of mounting on structure instructions or mounting on post here.
At Best Bat Houses, we have bat houses that are certified by Bat Conservation International and are handmade in Wisconsin with AC plywood and the finest pine. We never use any wood that has been chemically treated. In order to ensure the highest quality, we use a 40 year latex caulk on the joints during and after construction. Bats are amazing creatures – they can consume up to 1200 insects per hour and help reduce the size of the insect population. Bats are also great for pollination of crops.
Furthermore, bats play an important role in controlling the mosquito population. Through their diet, bats can effectively reduce the number of mosquitoes in the area. This is particularly beneficial for people who are trying to avoid mosquito-related illnesses. Bats are also the only mammal able to fly, making them an essential part of the ecosystem.
At Best Bat Houses, we strive to provide the best possible quality materials for our bat houses. With our bat houses, you can be sure that you are getting a product that is certified and handmade, with the finest materials available. Your purchase of our bat houses will not only help you keep the mosquito population under control, but it will also benefit the environment.
Certified By Bat Conservation International
