Blog
-
WHAT ARE SOME COMMON BAT-HOUSE ROOSTING SPECIES IN NORTH AMERICA?
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...
Keep reading -
Amara and the Bats: The Story Behind the Book!
Hello! I’m Emma Reynolds and I’m an illustrator and author from the UK, and I love bats! 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.
Keep reading -
How to make your garden pollinator friendly
Want to learn how can you make your garden more pollinator friendly? Follow these 5 tips!
Keep reading -
Bat Appreciation Day!
Every April 17th is Bat Appreciation Day! There are so many reasons why bats deserve our appreciation. Here’s why:
Keep reading -
Which bat house is right for me?
Putting up a bat house is one of the best ways you can help save the bats and also sustainably reduce pest insects from your yard. But there are many different types of bat houses…How do you know what type of bat house to install? In this article, we’ll guide you through a few different types of bat boxes to...
Keep reading -
8 Natural Ways to Control Pests in Your Garden
Are you an eco-friendly gardener and want to protect your plants without using harmful pesticides? Here are 8 cheap and easy tips for how to naturally protect your produce from slugs and other garden pests.
Keep reading -
Bats and their fight for survival: Hibernation and the deadly White Nose Syndrome
As the Northern Hemisphere grows colder, wild animals must to find ways to survive the harsh winters. Over thousands of years, several bat species have developed a unique way of shutting down their bodies to survive. But bats are now facing a new threat, and how does this supposed survival strategy now leave them vulnerable? Read on to learn about...
Keep reading -
Ultimate Sustainable Gardening Gift Guide (for all budgets)
Gardens yield all sorts of recreational and health benefits, and garden-lovers know that it takes a variety of tools to cultivate the perfect wildlife-friendly landscape. Here are a few of our favorite gift picks to help make your gift-recipients gardens (both outdoor AND indoor) as beautiful and sustainable as possible!
Keep reading