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Small Bat House
Bats are insect eaters and may eat over 1,000 insects each evening.
They require a warm, moist environment which reaches 80-90º during
the daytime. This can be achieved by covering part of the house with
tarpaper. Painting black may also help.
Houses should be hung on trees, poles, or the sides of buildings which
have a good open area on at least one side for bats to maneuver while
flying. The best habitat is close to rivers, lakes, or marshy areas where
insect populations are high. Nest boxes should be mounted 12-15 ft.
above the ground.
Pivot nail
7-1/4"
1" crack
Pivot
nail
Anchor
nail
Bottom view
5/8" space
7/8" space
3/4" space
5/8" space
7-1/4"
Side view
(cut away)
Bevel this edge to
facilitate opening Pivot nail
location
both sides
Anchor
nail (one
side only)
Anchor nail
(one nail on
each side
holds floor
closed)
Front view
as mounted
on building
Cover top 2"
down sides
with tarpaper
Pivot nail
Anchor nail
Entry crack 1"
wide. Score or
scratch
entryway and
all inner
surfaces to
roughen
Lumber: (1) 1" x 8" x 8'
12" 14"
10-3/4" 9" 9" 9" 12" 12" Waste
4-1/2"
Front Back Roof Interior
Divide
Interior
Divide
Interior
Divide
Side Side
