How to Build a Bat House First I printed a bat house construction plan from Bat Conservation International's website. (They also have a Bat House Builder’s Handbook available for free in a digital version on their bat house pages. read more
Bats are very particular about where they'll live, and their houses have to be constructed in a specific way that encourages them to nest. The inside of this house is painted black to keep it dark and warm, and the outside is a color that makes it blend in with the surroundings. read more
Bats are associated with WATER, especially maternity colonies, so putting your bat house within a quarter mile of a WATER source such as creek, pond, river, lake or stream, is a great way to encourage Bats to take up residence. read more