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The best, expert approved, bat houses are made from wood, which mimic soem bats' natural environment: rough tree bark.  But bats aren't the only animals that like wood surfaces... Occasionally, woodpeckers might be tempted to bother your bat house. Let's talk about some ways we can prevent them from doing so. How to Deter Woodpeckers  Avoid using any kind of...

There are over 1400 species of bats, and they specialize in eating many different things: from moths to mosquitoes, to lizards to pollen. However, 70% of the worlds’ bats are exclusively insect-eaters, and in North America, nearly all of the bat species are insectivores, meaning they eat insects. LET'S TALK ABOUT WHICH BUGS THESE BATS LIKE TO FEAST ON. North...

We are excited to partner with Gotham Bat Conservancy in their mission to provide sustainable habitat for bats across New York, the North East, and beyond. One of our goals here at BatBnB is to align with non-profit organizations that are doing impactful work in the world of bat conservation.  Who is GBC? "The Gotham Bat Conservancy was founded in response...

Tis the season to start your Holiday shopping! We made it easy for you to shop for everyone on your list. Here are some of our best-selling items from all price points, and recommendations for who these gifts would be best for. Enjoy your holiday shopping experience! Feel free to reach out to us with any questions: support@batbnb.com Sonora This...

By: Tina Martin, Guest Blogger Problems with your residence can have serious consequences for your physical and mental well-being, according to MedicineNet. Resolving to make your house a safer, more pleasant place to call home starting today is great for the wellbeing of you and those who surround you. Kill the Clutter Ridding your home of unwanted possessions is an...

Have you decided to hang your bat house on a metal pole? Wonderful! Putting up a bat house is one of the best ways you can help save bats and also sustainably reduce pest insects from your yard, and mounting a bat house on a metal pole is an excellent option for a number of reasons. Pros: Flexibility: You’re able...

From size, to quality, to location, there are many factors that influence bat house success.  One often overlooked but crucially important factor for bat house success is their size. The size of your bat house does a lot more than determine how many bats can fit inside. THE SIZE OF YOUR BAT HOUSES CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR BAT HOUSE’S...

Taking portraits of diurnal bats in the urban scenery of Tel Aviv, Israel. There’s no doubt that you’ve seen much of Barkai’s work on our social media platforms. He has been gracious enough to allow us to post his images of fruit bats that hang out around his apartment in Tel Aviv. He has captured many incredible images of bats...

Palmetto Bluff Conservancy was one of the recipients of a BatBnB during our Spring Donations this year. We were so excited when we saw their nomination come through, because we actually had one of our prototypes mounted there when we were first designing our BatBnBs. We chatted with staff member, Lydia Moore, to hear about the work they are doing...

by: Andrew Herbert, Guest blogger When it comes to attracting friendly critters to your yard, bats probably aren’t the first animals you think of. However, these nocturnal flying mammals can be great little workers for the smart gardener. What Are the Benefits of Bats? Attracting bats to your garden has some real benefits that will help keep your yard healthy...

BIG BROWN BATThese copper-colored bats are resilient and cold-hardy, which has helped them become common across North America. A small colony from a bat house once caught enough cucumber beetles in a summer to prevent them from laying over 33 million rootworm eggs. LITTLE BROWN BATThis species loves bat houses, and they’ll typically travel locally to the nearest suitable cave...

Bat Heaven! Submitted by Linna Falzone My husband and I have enjoyed watching bats since childhood.  After noticing multiple bats in our area, we thought a bat house might encourage more bats to visit our property. Since we grow crops each year, limiting destructive pests was also a consideration.  After researching housing options, we decided on the Bat BNB.  I loved...

by Kristin Tièche It was a 100 degree day in July in Sacramento, California. My co-producer Matt Podolsky and I had planned to follow Corky Quirk on a bat rescue. Corky is the founder of NorCal Bats, a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned bats in Northern California.  Corky holds the second baby...

Recently we ran a batty contest on social media. Asking for participants to cook, bake, or mix a holiday goodie that includes as many bat-dependent ingredients as possible. Bat-dependent ingredients are items that we have thanks to the work of bats. Fruits, seeds, nuts, spices, etc. that are pollinated, seed-dispersed, or protected from pests by bats! There are over 500...

Bats are important animals that provide amazing value to our ecosystem. Bats eat pest insects like mosquitoes and save the U.S. Agricultural industry $23 Billion a year by eating crop pests. Bats are also important pollinators and seed dispersers! But they can be a nuisance if they’re living inside your home.  Here is the best way to ethically remove bats...

Hello! My name’s Emma Reynolds and I’m an illustrator and author from Manchester in the UK. And I love bats! I’m excited to be writing this guest post for BatBnB because I’ve made a book that is all about bat houses! So I’m here to tell you more about it, and ways you can get involved with bat conservation too....

Did you know that bats, mezcal, and tequila are related? Watch the video to learn about how bats play an important role in tequila and mezcal production! In the video, we talk with a representative from Banhez Mezcal from an agave-field to learn about how Mezcal is traditionally produced, how bats play an important role in pollination and pest control,...

Do bats really eat mosquitoes? The short answer is yes. Details in the video below. Can we control mosquitos without pesticides? We talk with bat expert, Dr. Merlin Tuttle to find out! Watch the video for more info!   We discuss the problems of toxic pesticide use, and offer several sustainable solutions for how to remove mosquitoes without using pesticides. Want...