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Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life. Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
List of contents
Introduction The Benefits of Bats
Bats and Human Health
Attracting Bats
Bat-Proofing Your Home
Bat Species Distribution
Bat House Construction
Bat-Proofing Materials and Suppliers
Bat Conservation Resources
About the author
Dale Evva Gelfand, author of Taking Time for Friends, is a freelance writer and photographer. A staunch believer in creating and preserving wildlife habitat, she has written other Storey titles that speak to her affinity for nature: Building Bat Houses, Grow a Hummingbird Garden, Creating Habitat for Backyard Birds, and Build a Bluebird Trail. She lives amid the Taconic hills of upstate New York.
Summary
Invite bats into your yard, and away from your attic, with these easy to build bat houses.
Find plans and instructions for building three simple bat houses; The Small House for up to 50 bats, Small Maternity Colony Bat House for up to 150 bats, and Large Maternity Colony Bat Box for up to 300 bats.
This 32-page booklet includes all the information you need for constructing your own bat house:
- Location
- Timing
- Design
- Materials
- Assembly
