Maintenance Tips

Your bat house will need monitoring and occasional maintenance. At least once a month and always after adverse weather takes a good look at the house; without, disturbing the bats. Is it still firmly attached to a stable pole?  Do you notice any potential problems such as predators, overheating, wood deterioration? New caulk and paint or stain may be required after three to five years to guard against leaks and drafts. Be sure to do maintenance when bats are not present.

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Wasps can be a problem before bats fully occupy a house.  The use of 3/4-inch roosting spaces reduces the risk of wasps. If nests accumulate, they should be removed in late winter or early spring before either wasps or bats return. Open-bottom houses greatly reduce problems with birds, mice, squirrels or parasites, and guano does not accumulate inside.10 (