Is there a better time of year to hang a bat house? spring,summer,fall or winter
1134434
I would recommend hanging as soon as you get it. If a bat needs a home, he will occupy the house at any time. If you are in a colder climate, you want to get them up before March, as bats start waking from hibernation or returning from migration around then.
273861
It snows a bit here where I live and we leave ours up all year. Just make sure that you winterize yours with the proper chemicals, before covering for the winter. It makes life a lot easier come spring time.
745229
Spring would be best if you live more in the north. I planted mine during summer. It is growing nicely, but no flowers yet. I will mulch and have it in a more sheltered area so it survives winter. Hopefully it will really take off next spring.
1072123
I've read that the best time for Michigan is the last week of July through the first week of August. PA is a similar climate so it should be fine.
812450
If it's in direct sun it may get too hot, generally it is recommended that 2 boxes are put up one facing south and one north so bats can choose temperature. With one box in Florida, I would go with north or west to minimize heat.
8650
It is not designed to be a seasonal product, but if you live in a place that gets heavy snowfalls, you might want to remove the panels of the roof since they would not hold much of a snow load. And they might just get brittle enough to crack if the temps get very cold and stay that way in winter.
606245
We set ours near where the bats had been living, about 15-17 feet above ground on the west side, as they had already chosen, which seems good to avoid too much sun, too much north wind, etc. Word is it can take 3 years before they are really in evidence. Still hopeful.
1299792
I use the stakes in spring and late fall. Sometimes in spring I just brake the stakes into pieces a sprinkle them around the root area.
667180
Can't tell you. We had a mild winter. But we do get on a step latter when it does snow and broom off the snow. It will melt 2 inches of the sun comes out. The other thing we did was to attach 2 chains across the ceiling to keep the walls from bowing out if we did get a 18 inch snow over night. Our contractor friend said we could take them down in the summer. The silver blends into the ceiling so I don't even notice them as much as I thought I would.
1230578
It's best to put the mason bee nest up before the first spring blossoms. It should be hung where it will get the morning sun.
1230576
I'd just stick it out any time and see what happens. It took ours a few months before anybody moved in. It should be up year-round once it's placed.
887580
it is easy to hang. you can use a tree branch, a nail. I hung it in the grape harbor at home. I also hung one up camping on the outhouse. Worked great.
772491
You may wish to treat for the benefit of the bats depending on your climate. It is recommended to paint the roof and sides brown or black in colder climates to keep the bats warm (see map). Do not paint the inside or the landing area so the paint does not affect the bats. This map has color recommendations based on climate:http://www.batcon.org/pdfs/bathouses/ColorRecs.pdf
525663
I also live in the northeast. All you have to do is place it in a sunny window, for at least one hour , once a month. Good to go for another month.
1994929
Bats usually prefer bat houses over other structures. If you have a quality bat house, such as the Triple Chamber OBC Bat House, near the entrance, they will most likely move into the bat house and out of the barn.
812452
Place your bat house a minimum of 10 to 12 feet high facing South to South East. Look for a location that gets early sun and continues to get sunlight through most of the day, bats like it between 85 and 100 F.
1126331
It'll die, needs air and light, in the winter time bring in the house for the night, depends on ur winter temperatures,summer time no more then 95F, but not on the direct light put in a shade, keep soil moisture