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Gardening for Wildlife Creating a garden that not only brings beauty to your space but also supports local wildlife is a rewarding and impactful way to connect with nature. At BatBnB, we’re passionate about promoting biodiversity and helping you foster a haven for bats and other beneficial creatures. One effective way to attract bats to your garden is by planting...

Transforming your yard into a wildlife haven not only brings a piece of nature closer to home but also supports local ecosystems. Here are five simple ways to make your yard a welcoming retreat for wildlife (we can help with #2 and #3): Plant Native Flowers and Shrubs 🌸🍃 Native plants are not only beautiful, but they provide essential food...

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...

June 21-27th is Pollinator week! Pollinators deserve our appreciation. In the United States alone, pollination of agricultural crops is valued at $10 dollars annually (USDA). Yet our pollinators’ population are disappearing at an alarming rate. Every year, we lose nearly one-half of all beehives. (BestBees). And bees aren’t the only pollinators in trouble; bats need our help too. Bats are...

Did you know that bat droppings have its own name? It’s called guano. Will there be guano coming out of my bat house, and is it useful or is it dangerous? We talk with bat expert, Dr. Merlin Tuttle to find out what the real risks of guano are, and what to do about the bat poo.     HOW...