Bat Houses
Zent's Bat Condo
$450 - unpainted; pole and installation not included
Product Information
Our Zent's Bat Condo is built using Native Texas pecky cypress wood to withstand the elements and provide bats with additional climbing surfaces. This house offers 3 well-ventilated roosting chambers and a grooved and sheltered landing area for easy and safe access to the house. The Zent's Bat Condo is designed for moderate to hot climates and offers a wide range of roosting temperatures. This bat house can shelter up to 70 bats when installed properly.
Installation
It is recommended to install the Zent's Bat Condo facing southeast for proper temperature regulation. This house should be installed on either a 2 3/8 inch OD steel drill stem pipe (commonly used in fence construction), or a 20 ft long 4 x 6 inch treated pine pole. The bottom of the house should be at least 15 ft above the surface of the ground. The house should either be welded to the steel pipe, or screwed to the pine pole using 1 1/2 inch angle iron. 1 1/2 inch exterior deck screws are recommended for attaching the angle irons to the bat house. Account for 25 inches of pipe/pole length for bat house installation - pipe/pole soil depth will vary by location.
Design
This bat house is designed by Merlin Tuttle of Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation and constructed by Swift River Pecans LLC. The design plans and additional information can be found on pg 55 of The Bat House Guide by Merlin Tuttle.
(https://www.amazon.com/Bat-House-Guide-Merlin-Tuttle/dp/1626349819)
Double-Chamber Rocket Box
$595 - unpainted; pole and installation not included
Product Information
Our Double Chamber Rocket Box is built using Native Texas pecky cypress wood to withstand the elements and provide bats with additional climbing surfaces. This house offers 2 well-ventilated roosting chambers, vertical and horizontal access to different temperature zones, and a grooved landing area for easy and safe access to the house. The Double-Chamber Rocket Box mimics natural roosts, provides ideal temperature ranges for bats throughout the year, and can shelter up to 100 bats when installed properly.
Installation
It is recommended to install the Double-Chamber Rocket Box on a 2 3/8 inch OD steel drill stem pipe (commonly used in fence construction). The bottom of the house should be at least 15 ft above the surface of the ground. The center chamber of the house will slide over the steel pole and will self mount with the roof of the house resting on the pole - 1 1/2 inch angle iron is not necessary for this box. Account for 44 inches of pipe length for bat house installation - pipe soil depth will vary by location.
Design
This bat house is designed by Merlin Tuttle of Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation and constructed by Swift River Pecans LLC. The design plans and additional information can be found on pg 52 of The Bat House Guide by Merlin Tuttle.
(https://www.amazon.com/Bat-House-Guide-Merlin-Tuttle/dp/1626349819)