ruz456
Wrentham, MA
27, joined Jun. 2011
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Well first off Im not a gardener but I didn't know where else to post :/ but I read that bat houses and attracting bats have a lot of benefits in terms of insect control (primarily mosquitoes, beetles, & moths) and they act as a natural pesticide which would help gardens so I guess that's my link to here lol. Anyways I'm thinking of building one in my backyard to keep the mosquito numbers in check. Just wondering if anyone has had any experiences with bat houses, what type do you have, any success or lack of success with them, feel free to post any input.
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pdforone
Litchfield, OH
66, joined Jul. 2010
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Go with these
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_Martin
Bats have a tendency to carry rabies. Most good garden supply places sell Purple Martin Hotels and the poles to mount them on. I live in the country and it is not unusual for me to have them flying around me when I am on the lawn tractor. They go after the bugs that fly away as I spook them.
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skiwino
Redford, MI
56, joined Feb. 2007
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Go with these
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_Martin
Bats have a tendency to carry rabies. Most good garden supply places sell Purple Martin Hotels and the poles to mount them on. I live in the country and it is not unusual for me to have them flying around me when I am on the lawn tractor. They go after the bugs that fly away as I spook them.
Bats are likely to carry rabbies? How likely?
I've never heard of anyone getting rabies from a bat.
A bat house sounds like an excellent idea for controlling insects; I've been thinking of building one also. Do you have a plan for one?
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pdforone
Litchfield, OH
66, joined Jul. 2010
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http://www.cdc.gov/rabies/bats/index.html
I have no idea on the percentages, we really don`t see them a lot around here, but they usually make an announcement on the news here when one is found. Kind of like skunks, foxes, racoons? I believe the incidence is very low, but why attract them if there are other options?
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=s&hl=en&q=Purple+Martins+houses&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=6811561357192044899&sa=X&ei=nK8fToW2G8bo0QGToLW1Aw&ved=0CJEBEPICMAU
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skiwino
Redford, MI
56, joined Feb. 2007
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http://www.cdc.gov/rabies/bats/index.html
I have no idea on the percentages, we really don`t see them a lot around here, but they usually make an announcement on the news here when one is found. Kind of like skunks, foxes, racoons? I believe the incidence is very low, but why attract them if there are other options?
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=s&hl=en&q=Purple+Martins+houses&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=6811561357192044899&sa=X&ei=nK8fToW2G8bo0QGToLW1Aw&ved=0CJEBEPICMAU
Your source says:
"Bats
Bats play key roles in ecosystems around the globe, from rain forests to deserts. They eat insects, including some that can cause lots of damage to farms and crops. They pollinate plants and they scatter seed. Studies of bats have contributed to medical advances including the development of navigational aids for the blind.
Unfortunately, many local populations of bats have been destroyed and many species are now endangered. The best protection we can offer these unique mammals is to learn more about their habits and recognize the value of living safely with them.
When people think about bats, they often imagine things that are not true. Bats are not blind. They aren’t rodents and they aren’t birds. They will not suck your blood -- and most bats do not have rabies. Because bats are mammals, they can develop rabies, but most do not have the disease.
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Sounds to me like an endorsement of the bat house idea!
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sierratoo
Grande Prairie, AB
63, joined Dec. 2008
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i will email u
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