$12.99
- Quality wood construction makes it corrosion resistant
- Paintable base allows applying color for an enhanced look
- Easy-to-follow instructions enable hassle-free installation
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Specifications
Dimensions: H 12.5 in, W 5 in, D 3.5 in
Questions & Answers
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Q:Does the bat house have a bottom?
by|Aug 19, 2023
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Q:Do you have to put a finish on the outside to make it weather resistant or is it already treated wood?
by|Oct 4, 2021
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Q:How high does it need to be?
by|Jun 6, 2019
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Q:Bat box and mesh?
by|Jun 4, 2019
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Aug 19, 2023
Better for wasps than for bats… but useful.
It’s really way too small for bats; much better for small pollinators like bees, hornets, or wasps. Good building project a child though, as was doing the research to see what a real bat house really needs in terms of size and features. We’re using this for a weather station transmitter; works perfectly for that!
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Aug 1, 2020
Fun for the kids.
Fun for the kids.
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Jul 22, 2020
Great project my son loved making it and it was easy for him to follow the directions to complete
Great project my son loved making it and it was easy for him to follow the directions to complete
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Jun 8, 2020
They arrived within 2 days and were just as described. Easy to assemble. You only need your own h...
They arrived within 2 days and were just as described. Easy to assemble. You only need your own hammer and some wood glue. I painted them a light yellow hoping to make them attractive to bats. We will be hanging them tonight with hopes of having bats occupy them!
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Oct 17, 2017
The bat house was easy to assemble. The instructions were clear and helpful. I think about 6 t...
The bat house was easy to assemble. The instructions were clear and helpful. I think about 6 to 10 bats could use this house. It is a great project to help local bat populations. I will apply sealer to make sure it can withstand wintertime in the Midwest.
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Aug 31, 2016
Cute Kids' Project Easy to Assemble
As a kit, this has 6 pre-cut wooden pieces and 16 nail brads, making it easy to assemble. You supply the wood glue, hammer and stain or paint, and a method of mounting or hanging it 15 feet up with 7 hrs sunshine on it. I had a few concerns: The two chambers created inside are over 1" deep...possibly too wide for bats to snuggle in. It's not a very large house. Also, Home Depot pasted a permanent adhesive sticker shipping label over the instructions. The roof and rear wall are EXTREMELY thin and will warp in weather. As a result, I am adding a 5"x5" square of asphalt roofing shingle cut from a remnant. I am also caulking all seams. I cut parallel horizontal slots with a circular saw to "roughen up" the interior walls and allow the bats to climb up easily. I will also attach a square of recycled plastic eves trough netting to hang down and create a "landing pad" for them to catch when approaching. I felt these were reasonable improvements but not necessary. The instructions stress NOT to sand the inside walls smooth, but I found all pieces arrived with smooth surfaces, so this must be left over from earlier editions. All in all, a fun little kit, but I am not convinced how effective it will be to house wild bats. (attached photo shows kit being assembled in a half an hour).
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Jul 8, 2015
Great bat house!
This bat house was easy to assemble. My son and I enjoyed putting it together and hanging it in our yard. Now we are just waiting for the bats to move in!
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Jan 6, 2015
Terrific for the money!
I bought two to make as a gift for a friend. Followed the directions EXACTLY on the first house and of course, the hanging insert was slightly too large to "slide inside" after assembly. :P
I ended up using that one as a template for decorating later.
When building the second one, I made sure to attach the hanging insert BEFORE fully assembling the house and that worked out much better.
I can't paint well so I ink stamped it and then polyeurothaned it for durability. I think it came out cute.
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Oct 24, 2012
Not a Certified Bat House!
This bat house is simply too small for bats. The minimum size is 14" wide and at least a 20" tall chamber(s). Also, the chambers should be no more than 3/4" in depth.
This maybe a fun project but it is simply conVERsational not conSERvational. For a REAL bat house that works, search for a Certified bat house builder. Preferably constructed from rough cut cedar.
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Apr 10, 2012
These were a great deal and lots of fun
We had eight kids ages 4-8 make these bat houses and they turned out great. The kids needed a decent amount of parent help, but they could do a lot on their own and the whole project took about 15-20 minutes, well within their attention zone. They then decorated them and made them their own. So fun!
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