Many people are not the biggest fans of bats, but bats do play a vital role in the ecosystem. Bats contribute to pollination and seed dispersal, and they eat a lot of mosquitoes. If you are interested in inviting bats into your yard, you may want to install a bat house. Here are a few things to keep in mind when installing a bat house.
You can build your own bat house, which may be a fun family project, or you can purchase a bat house. Whatever you decide, make sure your bat house will be at least 24 inches high and 16 inches high, and that it does not contain any mesh or fabric. Bats prefer when the bat house is mounted on buildings or other large wooden or concrete structures because they offer more consistent temperatures. Bats do not like houses mounted on trees because they are too shaded and have a high risk of predation. Another thing to keep in mind is to make sure your bat house location gets at least six hours of sunlight. Also, there should be a water source within a quarter of a mile.
These are just a few things to keep in mind when installing your bat house.
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