How to Build a Bat House the Gardenfork Way

Posted on June 13, 2011 by admin

GardenFork.TV How do you build a bat house? Watch us build one from plans provided by Bat Conservation Int'l. Bats are very beneficial, and if you build them a house, they wont live in your attic. Bat House Plans available at http
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16 Responses to How to Build a Bat House the Gardenfork Way

  1. lightshot1 says:
    June 13, 2011 at 2:05 am

    could you use spray paint?

  2. erochow says:
    June 13, 2011 at 2:53 am

    @TheWebock well thank you for watching! eric.

  3. TheWebock says:
    June 13, 2011 at 3:21 am

    I enjoyed your company. Thanks a bunch.

  4. ArizonaAdventures says:
    June 13, 2011 at 3:45 am

    nice video

  5. NesanelS says:
    June 13, 2011 at 3:46 am

    Thank you, it’s nice to know it’s that simple.

  6. cinetoolstv says:
    June 13, 2011 at 4:24 am

    Bats are awesome, I have built several bat houses but like yours much more. Back to the workshop.

    Thank you for making this great video. Love the Labs!

  7. darthinvaderson says:
    June 13, 2011 at 5:12 am

    very funny!

  8. AdamHintz says:
    June 13, 2011 at 5:25 am

    Fun and Educational! I’ll make mine soon!

  9. frankbombs says:
    June 13, 2011 at 5:26 am

    hahhahaha.. just was looking for vids on how to build a bat box.. didnt think i would be quite so entertained. awesome guys! will be checking out more!

  10. erochow says:
    June 13, 2011 at 6:12 am

    hi rich, Bat Conservation International has a website with a ton of good info on best location, height, etc.. can’t post the address here, search for it on the web.

  11. theproducegarden says:
    June 13, 2011 at 6:22 am

    good video!

  12. richprior says:
    June 13, 2011 at 6:37 am

    Hi Eric! I built one about 10 years ago. It was a flop. A different design than yours — not worth explaining what was wrong with it. I even put an ad on its slightly sloped roof. “SEE GOTHAM CITY” A couple questions: Where and how did you mount yours? Can you show it up there for us? Be sure to let us know when it gets colonized. I’m inspired to try again by your plan, so answers would be helpful for me and your other devotees! Rich. P.S. Smooches to your pooches. Dogs rule!!!

  13. mukwah1111 says:
    June 13, 2011 at 7:14 am

    Unfortunately my bat house hangs beneath the eaves of my house in Ontario Canada and I am in rural Kansas. Mine was a Mothers Day gift from my son a few years ago. I had it hung and havent been back but for a few brief (sigh) visits since. The plan is to retire back there in 4 yrs when my husband retires here. If I think of it next time I am home I will take some pics of it though.

  14. erochow says:
    June 13, 2011 at 7:38 am

    my thinking was to make the edges waterproof, and the screening tacked underneath the 1x2s could create a leak, even though the seam would be caulked.

    how about a pict of your bat house for our viewer forum?

  15. mukwah1111 says:
    June 13, 2011 at 8:05 am

    Heya Hi Eric and Happy Gang ! Maybe you could have glued/screwed the screening beneath the wood strips? I have a bat house back home in Oshawa. It hangs beneath the eaves on the east side of the house and sure helps with controlling the mosquitos. Anything that helps eh? Great instructional ! Thks

  16. MadBadVoodo says:
    June 13, 2011 at 8:25 am

    Five Stars!!