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Simple Bat House Plans

Updated : February 25, 2015

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Why would anyone want to build a bat house?  Because bats are the primary predator of those  annoying, flying nighttime insects like mosquitoes, moths and beetles.  One bat can eat thousands of insects in one evening! And if you build a bat house for them, they will stay out of your chimneys, rafters and attics. … Click here to read more…

How to Build a Bat House

Updated : September 25, 2020

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Bats are typically underrated and not given the credit they are due. Besides being the only mammal that can fly, the majority of North American bats are also nocturnal insectivores. This means that they feed on the insects of night, including mosquitoes. Actually, a small bat can eat more than 600 mosquitoes in just one… Click here to read more…