Bat Houses
New bat houses will help attract the flying mosquito eaters, making the yard a lot more pleasant.
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Bat Houses
Bats are a wonderful addition to the garden: They eat all kinds of insects, and one of their favorites is the annoying mosquito.
Lay the bat house on the ground, and attach the roof. Arrange the 3"x24" piece of plywood so it is flush with the back of the house and overhangs in the front. Set 2 screws through the plywood and into the furring strips.
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If you are putting up a bat house, plan ahead, they tend to move into houses that have been in place for a few months moreso than houses that are just put up. (Bat House Builder's Handbook).
What about bird feeders and bird houses. Then there are bat houses, butterfly houses and even toad abodes to shelter the frogs and toads that visit your garden. Ladybug homes and bee hives can add even more to your garden.
Not only do they eat nocturnal flying insects they also pollinate some fruiting plants. A bat house should be laced on the sunny east or south side of your house or a large nearby tree.
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The plants chosen, from tree to soil, will determine the types of wildlife that frequent the area. Once established, the habitat can be enhanced with bird houses, bat houses, frog houses, or whatever is dictated.
The Organization for Bat Conservation - a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve bats and their habitats through education, collaboration, and research. Adopt at bat! Bat houses. Information and great bat links.
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