How to Hang a Bat House - Big Bat BoxHow high off the ground is it appropriate to hang a bat house?
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During the summer months, bats build their nest in trees, under bridges or inside buildings.If you notice a lot of bats in your area, you may want to build a bat house for them to live in.If you want to hang your bat house, choose a high location with a lot of sun.
A spot within 1,500 feet of a body of water that gets 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily is a good place to hang a bat house.The hanging location should be close to the ground and away from trees or bushes.Measure the width of the bat house and cut 2 pieces of wood to make mounting brackets.There are pilot holes in the back of the bat house.Attach the brackets with the pilot holes.There are tips on securing the bat house.Did the summary help you?