Bat Houses
This woodworkers list of free woodworking plans and projects features a collection of building homes for bats. Practically any woodworker can build. The woodworking information found on these sites range in quantity and quality. Please contact individual web sites if you have questions about those woodworking projects.
A single bat can consume up to 800 mosquitoes in an hour and 3000 insects in a single night, yet bat populations are declining as a result of public fear. By constructing a bat house, you can aid in reestablishing the harmony of nature. The likelihood of habitation is considerably increased by building multiple bat houses, positioning them at various heights, and orienting them in various directions. This woodworking design includes instructions, exploded view diagrams, and full-size drawings for the projects.
A single bat can consume thousands of insects overnight. Due to human intervention, bat populations are declining. Construct a bat house and you can help in rebuilding their population. By building multiple bat houses you increase the chances of their survival.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a bat box designed to slip over a 2.5 inch O.D. pole. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
Wider bat houses can be built for larger colonies. Be sure to adjust dimensions for back and front pieces, ceiling furring strip and netting.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a small bat house with four slots for bats. The bottom swings down to allow inspection and cleaning. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
This bat house is easy to make in an afternoon. Its shallow construction is designed specifically to attract bats, which like cramped, dark spaces for nesting.
It is beneficial to have bats in your area so follow these step-by-step woodworking plans to build your own backyard bat house.
At the link you will find basic information for building a bat house.
Build a cedar bat house using the free instructions and video available at the link.
Bats Northwest is a not-for-profit organization formed in 1996 by scientists, educators, and interested lay people to help protect Pacific Northwest bat populations through education and research.
Build a bat box and it will help control the mosquito population. Here are the free instructions with pictures.
Build this simple bat house using these free woodworking plans.
Build a wooden box sleeve to slide over a 4x4 post that has been notched out.
This bat box house plan has been successful in attracting nursery colonies of little brown and big brown bats. Bat roosting requirements are strict, necessitating adherence to construction details.
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