How to get bats in a bat house?

Here's how to make a home fit for a bat: Choose the right location. Mount the bat house on a pole (15+ feet high to protect it from predators) or on the side of a building. Keep it small. Maintain an ideal temperature. Do a security check. read more

Bats prefer warmer climates, and temperatures between 85-100° F. Face the bat home south to southeast—that way, when the sun rises, the bat house catches the heat and warms up. Do a security check. The bat house provides a respite from wind and rain, not to mention dangerous predators. read more

Understand how a bat house should look. In nearly all ways that it can, a bat house will differ from the bird houses with which most people are so familiar. Here is a list of the basic characteristics: Unlike birdhouses, the opening for entrance and exit will not be at the front. Instead, there should be a long open strip along the bottom. read more