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Keep Wasps Out of Your Bat House- How to prevent and remo...
Bats are SuperMoms!
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Keep Wasps Out of Your Bat House- How to prevent and remove them
I want to have a wildlife-friendly garden, but I’m worried about wasps moving into my bat house and preventing the bats from living there. Is there a harmless way to deter wasps? Yes! And it’s built into the design of BatBnBs. In this article, we talk about how you can you attract bats to your yard with a bat house,...
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Bats are SuperMoms!
Did you know that bats are supermoms? Keep reading to find out why!
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How to (Harmlessly) Deter Woodpeckers (from your bat box)
The best bat houses are made from wood, which mimic bats’ natural environment: rough tree bark. But bats aren’t the only ones that like wood...Occasionally woodpeckers might be tempted to bother your bat box. Here are a few easy ways to deter the woodpeckers, without bothering the bats.
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Will bats eat my bees?
I want to save the bats, but I also want to save the bees. Will bats eat my bees? Excellent question! Read to find out!
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Bat Appreciation Day!
Every April 17th is Bat Appreciation Day! There are so many reasons why bats deserve our appreciation. Here’s why:
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5 key qualities of a successful bat box
You may know that not all bat houses are created equal. Bat boxes come in a range of shapes, styles, and sizes. So how do you know which bat house the bats will love? Make sure your bat house has these 5 features to help ensure it will be an ideal sanctuary for the bats.
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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...
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Discover Bracken Bat Cave: San Antonio, Texas
Bracken Cave is home to the largest bat colony in the world. Discover what it’s like to see this amazing wildlife spectacle!
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Installing your bat house on a wooden pole: A Step-by-Step Guide
Are you ready to hang your bat house on a wooden pole? In this easy-to-follow guide, we take you through the steps for installing the bat house on the pole, and inserting the pole in the ground.
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How to hang your bat house: A step-by-step guide!
Are you ready to hang your bat house? Here we will take you through a simple, step-by-step guide on how to hang your bat house on a wall, using BatBnB’s included quick mounting system.
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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.
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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...
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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!
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Eerie History: How Did Bats Become a Halloween Mascot?
How did bats become Halloween symbols? Let’s dive into the history behind Halloween, vampires, and bats, to learn why misunderstood doesn’t mean scary.
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