bat houses

BAT HOUSES

P&S Country Crafts LLC www.pscountrycrafts.com

Importance of Bats

Considered a keystone species Pest control

One brown bat can eat up to 1,200mosquitoes in a night

Limits crop and garden damageby controlling pests naturally

Fertilization Bat guano (feces) is nutrient rich

and functions as an excellent fertilizer for plants


Little Brown Bat(img src - http://fieldguide.mt.gov/detail_AMACC01010.aspx)

Importance of Bats (cont.)

Scientific Research The saliva of Vampire bats have

provided insight regarding bloodclots in humans

Lessons learned from bats’ echolocation have produced navigational aids for the blind

Virus Control Since bats eat large amounts of

mosquitoes, they help control the spread of diseases such as West Nile Virus which would be much more plentiful without bats


Little Brown Bat(img src - http://www.dec.ny.gov/pubs/46905.html)

Bats Need Your Help

Roughly 40% of U.S. bat species are either in severe decline or have already been listed as endangered. Causes Include:

Habitat Loss and Degradation Forests and caves are often disturbed or converted

for urban and agricultural uses

Agricultural Chemicals Bats may eat insects and drink water contaminated

with pesticides, or absorb chemicals when feeding in recently-treated areas

White Nose Syndrome Discovered around 2006, WNS is decimating bat populations across

eastern North America, with mortality rates reaching up to 100 percent at many sites. It is estimated that roughly 5.5 million bats have died thus far from WNS


(img src - http://www.cdc.gov/Features/bats/)

WNS Map – May 10, 2013


(img src - http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/images/wns_by_county.jpg)

How Bat Houses Help Bats

Bat houses help with the following problems:

Habitat Loss and DegradationA bat house can help compensate

for forest and cave destruction

Agricultural Chemicals Bat houses will help encourage a

greater bat presence reducing theneed for harmful pesticides that negatively impact bats

White Nose SyndromeBat houses provide greater housing

options for bats which could help reduce the spread of WNS


How Bat Houses Help You

Natural pest controlmaking the Summer months more enjoyable

Natural fertilization for your garden, lawnor farm

Reduces the spread of viruses caused by insects keeping you and your family safe

Promotes biodiversity and sustainability for a healthier planet


The NH Audubon McLane Center displays P&S Country Crafts bat house

Why P&S Country Crafts?

Bat Conservation International Certified

Custom built to match your zone location

Eco-friendly materials Nontoxic paint Pine wood from local trees already

damaged from storms and natural disasters

Sturdy construction Proven to work


P&S Country Crafts bat houses located in Austin, TX. Painted dark

gray and vented for zone 2

Testimonials

“Thank you for your quick turn around in sending out our order, the bat houses were more than we expected. Also thank you for your quick response to my question about bat house placement.” --- Rod from Austin, TX

“We recently (July 2011) purchased a bat house from you and within 10 days we had 2 to 3 bats living inside. Your information about bat house placement was very helpful in our decision to place our bat house. We were originally going to place it on a tree but after talking to you we decided to take your advice and place it on pole in our back yard in the sun.” --- Mark from Deerfield, NH


Picture of bat taken from inside a P&S Country Crafts bat house

Available Bat Houses


Mini Bat House50 bat capacity1-2 chambers

BCI Certified150-200 bat capacity2-3 chambers

S/M/L250-600 bat capacity2-4 chambers

Industrial550-650+ bat capacity4-5 chambers

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