Does anyone have a bat house?

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makshi Noblesville, IN(Zone 5a) Nov 29, 2001

Does anyone have a bat house that bats actually are in residence? I really want some bats to move in. I had them put up just like the instructions said.

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MaryE Baker City, OR(Zone 5b) Nov 29, 2001

You should be able to tell if the bats are using the house by droppings under it and also by little scratches they make with claws when entering and leaving. We have 2 bat houses, we put them near an old house we will eventually tear down, so we wanted to get the bats used to living in the new place before we take down the old house where they probably roost under the shingles and in various nooks and crannies. We see the bats flying near the yard light where the bugs congregate. Many bats migrate to warmer places in winter.

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kikisdad Spring Hill, FL(Zone 9a) Nov 29, 2001

We have a bat house at the Apalachin(NY) place that my SIL built for my birthday several years ago. It is mounted high in Locust tree on the upper slope of the pond and bats do indeed use it regularly in the summer. I don't know about in the winter since I migrate.

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justmeLisa Brewers, KY(Zone 6b) Nov 30, 2001

I have bats in my belfry...does that count? ;-}

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Nov 30, 2001

Don't have one, as they're already lodging somewhere nearby,maybe a barn' Good friends to have around,unlike some other old bats in the neighborhood,lol'

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REDROSE New Iberia, LA(Zone 9a) Nov 30, 2001

NO BATS HERE :(

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notmartha Bay City, MI(Zone 6a) Nov 30, 2001

Have a house my dh built from the plans that carol7 sent me.
I have a bat flying around, but he doesnt go in his house.!

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Ginger_H Fountain, FL(Zone 8a) Nov 30, 2001

I don't have a bat house,but understand they eat more bugs then purple martins. Good critters to have around.

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