Excellent instruction to build one and dearly thank you for that. All I missed was to hear from you that baths like the warm so hang the house on the SOUTH side of house or tree, so gets enough sun through the day and warm the little lovely guys inside, during cold days. Thanks for sharing.
@RestingScotFace5 жыл бұрын
I want to be as excited about anything in my life as this guy is about bats
@cristinam86005 жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful introduction into building bat homes. I hope people are inspired after watching.
@Cydonius15 жыл бұрын
I like how the bats come out at the end. It's like a carrier launching fighters
@greenvegeta75216 жыл бұрын
Good explaination of different bat houses and what not to do, but DONT USE MESH! You didn't even describe how to attach the mesh which must be done by stapling every 2in at least. Cutting horizontal grooves is the way to go and I expect the DNR to stop advocating for mesh as bat can become entangled in improperly installed or old mesh. Get groovy everyone!
@deliciousgroove3 жыл бұрын
So just cut horizontal grooves with my table saw?
@metro60282 жыл бұрын
how deep and how far apart for the grooves? Thank you!
@CogitoBcn2 жыл бұрын
I agree, the grooves are much safer and easier to do, they don't need to be deep, almost scratching horizontally with a screwdriver is enough.
@KasandraHope4 ай бұрын
Thank you! @@CogitoBcn
@connormarsh25354 ай бұрын
About 2 centimeters seems to he the concensus
@corneilcorneil Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the post idea. No wall needed! 👍👍👍
@bigchiponmyshoulder75734 жыл бұрын
Hi there. I'm on the look out for a nice tight box with a small opening which needs to enable access after dark. Adult supervision required.
@Xill909R8 жыл бұрын
we need to have a bat house tax credit to aid with slowing down the spread of zika
@Dollapfin7 жыл бұрын
Xill909R I'll vote for you as senator
@matclarke76214 жыл бұрын
LMAO!!!!! Reading this in 2020!
@splicerparade87955 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making such a detailed tutorial! I'm moving into a flat with a garden soon and I'm really excited to put up bat and bird houses and so on. Never had a garden of my own before so I'm stoked. It's a rental so I'll try the rocket style bat house on the post, don't think the landlord would be thrilled if I nailed things to the wall of the building :P
@haywoodyoudome7 жыл бұрын
Good to see you recommend adult supervision when handling caulk. If you squeeze it too hard it can get in your eyes.
@soccerkraz9 жыл бұрын
I like it a lot, but the dimensions would be really helpful.
@cliffcarlo1807 жыл бұрын
He just put together a commercially available Bat House. Title should have been, "how to assemble a bat house that I bought from the store".
@Crystal-xm6zu5 жыл бұрын
Cliff Carlo If you paid attention, this is his business. His van has the same logo on it as his bat houses. So he was nice enough to share, for free, something he does for a living.
@cheeesefunnel4 жыл бұрын
@T Regis those side pieces arent 24 inches long..the back board is 24
@luedog83854 жыл бұрын
square by rectangle
@Skylercavello3 жыл бұрын
He dont even know the dimensions
@FrederickDunn8 жыл бұрын
Very Nice Video demonstration... and right on time, I'm replacing a 15 year old bathouse on a rainy February day... I do have one question... why not cut the vent gap on the front also at the same angles as the roof to prevent driving rain from going straight in? I have also found that just using rough-cut lumber leaves plenty of "toe grabbing tooth" on the wood for parents and babies to move up and down... if someone has an old screen laying around, that also works great... thank YOU so much for sharing and refreshing me on things to consider! Thumbs UP all the way and you have a new subscriber!
@FrederickDunn8 жыл бұрын
+Frederick Dunn I just found your triple chamber bat house for sale at Dr. Foster and Smith :) ORDERED! I would not have been so confident in my purchase, if I hadn't already watched this KZbin video.. thank YOU!!!
@PickleJar2515 жыл бұрын
By "call" did you mean to say caulk? I am trying to make a bat house.
@jeremyreid6797 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this.. I have been wanting to build some bat houses for around our place. I feel really good about building some now and getting them out in time for the babies this year!!
@PYTHON11223 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the supervision warning you don't wanna bunch of crazy kids building by houses!
@evad91407 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this great information and the comparisons. I can't wait to make some houses.
@coachhall0146 жыл бұрын
My question is, how long does it usually take for your bat house to attract bats so they feel safe and cosy?
@troyleong74125 жыл бұрын
Loved this. I have always liked bats. Thanks for the video Rob......GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!
@dormeocattus65642 жыл бұрын
Great video man, do you perhaps have the measurements of the wood and stuff? I planning on building a few, thanks.
@leananshae8 жыл бұрын
Could you make a video about how to make the rocket bat house, please. That's that type I'd like to install in my garden.
@nunya75028 жыл бұрын
I would guess it's basically the same design as this one's front wall, but x4. You'd want to cut the top of the post to the same angle as the roof, and probably have small struts or inside each of the four walls, where you screw through from the outside into the post
@ericr55616 жыл бұрын
There are several plans for them online.
@tmach583 жыл бұрын
I'm going to build a few bat houses for our property up north.I bought cedar fence slats 3/4×6×8 and will cut slits instead of mesh.
@Hannah-mo3et7 жыл бұрын
I'm going to make one with my dad. I live by the woods so we need one. My neighbor has some living behind his shutters.
@gardnerroe9 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend adult supervision? ;)
@burtreynolds31437 жыл бұрын
Why wasn't there an adult present when this kid was building this one?
@Itsisawnotiseen7 жыл бұрын
Seems to me there should be a few mo, yes mo, adult supervision warnings. I wasn't sure it was needed during a couple 15 second intervals.
@joelklimkowski43557 жыл бұрын
If you are already an Adult around Children, expecting that you need some sort of warning...? Just relax and let them play video games.
@Dollapfin7 жыл бұрын
Timothy Werner that's too many bats there will be no insects lmao
@joehumpston79377 жыл бұрын
I'd rather have bats than mosquitoes in my backyard!
@Kim-vi3zlАй бұрын
I saw a bat in my yard tonight, I want to build a box for it to live in my yard!!
@3917Marge8 жыл бұрын
Can a 1/4 inch galvanized wire cloth be used instead of plastic mesh? How about window screen? Plastic or aluminum? Will plastic window screen be too slick? And where did you get that green plastic mesh?
@Burasta3 жыл бұрын
Other videos recommend scoring the wood rather than mesh as if mesh comes loose bats could get caught.
@badgerlandturf29 күн бұрын
It’s an old school myth probably but we always used the heavier bullets for 200 yard or less shots and lighter bullets for longer range hunting of deer. Granted, this was 30-.06 but it still might hold true. This logic while it might be a myth, hasn’t failed me in 50 years of hunting.
@2skyland5 жыл бұрын
He said "You might like bats!" happier than a kid ordering ice cream.
@tabitha39825 жыл бұрын
Can I still get some bats if it is closer to 7-8 feet off the ground? Or will they not be interested? I want to put some in my backyard when I move in to my new apartment, but I think that's about as high as I can manage.
@wetdewlap87414 жыл бұрын
Is the mesh plastic or metal? Where can you get it? Awesome video!!
@pablosteelio94625 жыл бұрын
The mesh is a bad idea. Bats can get stuck under it and die. Just scratch the wood up good, that's all you need and you will never kill a bat.
@divergent91084 жыл бұрын
an iron net is better
@boblordylordyhowie4 жыл бұрын
The caulk is a surprise as I have been told that bats are sensitive to smells.
@lhongkho10913 жыл бұрын
To avoid accumulation of Guano , the bottom should be completely open.
@trishpoppins51484 жыл бұрын
I love bats ... thank you for sharing xx
@Zofmui Жыл бұрын
A worthwhile video. The camera work and music are terrible.
@blurryflag64665 жыл бұрын
so cool, never heard before of those bath houses
@titodalessandro19096 жыл бұрын
Very well done video and bat house.. I was going to buy one but now, I’m building it myself. Thanks to you .
@FergusScotchman6 жыл бұрын
Where are the measurements and how much of what lumber?
@m.a7074 Жыл бұрын
عمل جيد يمكنك أن تكتب المقاسات حتى نتمكن من تطبيق هذا العمل
@barry76083 жыл бұрын
Thanks that was a great vid. I live in the great land of Oz and have just become aware of our local micro bats, I think they are Eastern horseshoe bats. I discovered one caught in a garden orb weavers web, I managed to free him but he was well and truly "hung up! My aim is to build some boxes for them and your vid has been a great help.
@523panda7 жыл бұрын
Great info.! Do you have plans (with sizes and type of wood) to the house you build on this video?
@LeighPogue2 ай бұрын
He told about the type of wood.
@BradTefft5 күн бұрын
I concur. Having the exact dimensions, list of materials needed and where to get them (the plastic used for instance), would complete the instructions.
@theirreversibleone8 жыл бұрын
Is adult supervision required?
@evansyoutubehandleАй бұрын
I wonder if I should find adult supervision for this project.
@erasamus1057 Жыл бұрын
I'd get a 100% silicone caulk instead of that latex acrylic stuff , to each their own. well done
@stevenjohnson3443 жыл бұрын
It's a kit, that's why so easy.
@truthserum52023 жыл бұрын
How do you know Bats will move in? Because, It looks like a nice place for Hornet's/Wasps to occupy.
@drawfark5 жыл бұрын
Define Mesh. What material are you using?
@rfeichel9 жыл бұрын
What do you do about mold/mildew which forms on the outside of the house? Does it also form on the inside? This seems to be a problem here in northern Michigan.
@mattg61062 жыл бұрын
Also a Michigander here and would be interested to hear other ideas but also have a few of my own (untested). In the reptile hobby we use things like spray foam and silicone with coconut husk, sand, or various other substrates to create relatively mold resistant enclosures. I've also used grout to cover the outside of foam blocks which works really well in certain situations but may be less effective outside. It's not the prettiest solution but covering the wood in a black silicone and then pouring sand over it while the silicone is still wet may provide a fairly weatherproof layer to the house.
@holocaust_2.02 жыл бұрын
@@mattg6106 I've always used Linseed oil to prevent mold and mildew growth on stained wood surfaces. It works wonders.
@hmakky5 жыл бұрын
dont use mesh, the bats get tangled and staples corrode.
@cantankerouscurmudgeon2225 Жыл бұрын
I'm assuming you don't know how to use a tape measure....., because that's all well, and good..., but you gave no wood dimensions what so ever. It would help to know the measurements of the wood pce.
@bushwoodslandscaping31278 жыл бұрын
This is a kit, not built from plans or from scratch. Go to Amazon and enter Single Chamber Bat house in the search. Cost $55.00
@jeremyspecce5 жыл бұрын
Awesome find, haha!
@Computahguy4 жыл бұрын
It's HIS kit. He makes them and sells them online.
@terrytaylor5558 Жыл бұрын
One video I wacthed said single chamber house good for bachelor's,more chambers for family's.????????
@miciglaric Жыл бұрын
Great explanation. Whatabout surviving over winter?
@nightangel9720006 жыл бұрын
I’d paint the bat signal on the front.
@GrowLLLTigeRRR8 жыл бұрын
This is a GREAT video. Thank you for posting it. For me at this time it would be less expensive for me to purchase a couple of your bat houses rather than tool up to build them. Where do you sell your boxes OBC?
@senatorjosephmccarthy27204 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing. The shade of any color is important for absorbing or reflecting light to maintain the right heat- 85° to 100° F, according to another video.
@mikemichaels18755 жыл бұрын
Now I need to build a Robin house!
@elidabyard61005 ай бұрын
need measurements! You gave predator guard thickness, but never the side thickness or what the distance from the plywood to cedar should be
@paulclaven50862 жыл бұрын
Very nice vid - thank you. Not sure why they have to be so thin, however. Wouldn't more width assist with the avoidance of heat build-up? (I'm in a hot climate)
@trumpking4874 Жыл бұрын
They want It hot. They will start hibernating if too cold. And the thin design protects them for paws of coons and cats and the weather
@Mekratrig8 жыл бұрын
Should not this wood be sealed? Otharwise, it will rot? Or is this exterior plywood alreddy sealed?
@josephinemiller50055 жыл бұрын
That is why it should be made of cedar.
@kevinestrada9772 жыл бұрын
2:10 The bad, black bat house has the Batman logo on it.
@jimmartell97035 ай бұрын
Too bad you can't use robertson square head screws as they really hold well. Perhaps they are not available in the USA? number Robertons screws really are efficient.
@goodgravy30476 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend adult supervision? Or should I just run with scissors?
@markcockerham6465 жыл бұрын
James Delnort run for it, adults are overrated.
@nunya75028 жыл бұрын
I'm really surprised you recommend latex caulk. Mold *loves* latex caulk, and I recall, fungal infections are one of the primary threats to bat colonies?
@desaraedecamp97514 жыл бұрын
Nunya do you know of any good alternatives?
@Computahguy4 жыл бұрын
@@desaraedecamp9751 the chaulk is really overkill. You could put a line of wood glue there if you're really concerned about drafts but there will be air flow from the bottom anyway.
@duffdoesstuff4 жыл бұрын
Wood glue or silicone sealant. GE Silicone 2 has mold inhibiting properties and is safe as long as it has been allowed to fully cure and offgas. Both are probably overkill anyway though. Natural areas that they would sleep like behind tree bark aren't totally air tight.
@deliciousgroove3 жыл бұрын
I would skip the caulk. It is overkill.
@michaelodwyer53052 жыл бұрын
I would imagine that glue would be better to seal the box.
@BramvdBurg8 жыл бұрын
great video! but I have a few questions, we have some dwarfbats around our house ( pippistrellus pygmaeus), so should I make the house smaller or should I keep it at the size in the video?
@victoryfirst28784 жыл бұрын
How about using stainless steel mesh instead of plastic ??? Making the roof a much greater pitch and using silicone caulk instead ??? Thanks
@AlexG-ps1xh7 ай бұрын
This is probably a dumb question but should i insulate the bathouses with foam insulation board? I feel like leaving it as is would be too cold for an illinois winter
@joehughes6337Ай бұрын
It’s amazing they ever survived at all
@maribethspence94586 жыл бұрын
Good video! The only thing I saw different then some other videos...that went to fast and that's why I prefer yours, however those other videos showed putting the caulk on as they built it and on the screws before drilling them in. other then that it looks awesome and easy. Oh did you get a pre-cut kit or did where ever you got the wood cut them for you.
@dolfanrob2624 ай бұрын
Any plans? Like board sizes, etc,.?
@chrisrauscher5 ай бұрын
Nice, a how to build a bat house video with no dimensions just caulk
@Dollapfin7 жыл бұрын
My neighbor has a HUGE bat house about 3 by 2 feet with multiple small sections for the bats to go in. It's in between his two ponds. I've noticed that while there are mosquitoes there they aren't awful like most ponds or wetlands. Wonder if they have enough food. I think those bats take care of mosquitoes near my house.
@johnsobj8 жыл бұрын
OK, you said "exterior grade plywood" so just to be clear, this is treated plywood? That's obviously ok since you're using it? Sorry for the dumb questions. Just want to do it correctly.
@gaminawulfsdottir32536 жыл бұрын
Definitely NOT "treated."
@Dollapfin7 жыл бұрын
Bat keeper should be a community job pay 10 dollars more in taxes and never need to buy bug spray hell yes
@kellyw16482 жыл бұрын
I will just use wood glue to seal mine instead of caulk. Also, don't paint cedar. That is a no-no. Ask any woodworker.
@crocodile20066 жыл бұрын
I didn't have Adult Supervision when I built this and because of that I got really drunk from all the beer I was drinking and fell over. You've been warned
@lanabanana34485 ай бұрын
Can I substitute latex caulk for wood glue?
@michaelcarr86194 жыл бұрын
Cool video! Dimensions would be nice
@bigr92194 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link to what you used for the mesh? Just so I can find a comparable?
@user-bo3mt3xc9q7 ай бұрын
I'm building a 5 chamber bat house. Does it make sense to use the ventilation slot in the front since it will only ventilate the first chamber.
@slothmarathonpromotions24705 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I’ve been trying to attract a mother bat to my house so it could carry my babies.
@berthlove32685 жыл бұрын
As an adult, should I use a mirror to supervise myself?
@michaelodwyer53052 жыл бұрын
I have my grandmothers house in Ireland and there was always bats in the porch roof. I hope to live there in the next few years when I have it done up and intend to make sure there are still going to be bats at the house. Years ago when I did live in the house a bat came into the house and went behind something fixed to the wall in the living room. I had to wait till the next night to let it out.
@dcxplant5 жыл бұрын
Good general information, but it looks like a video of putting together a prefab. I was hoping for a DYI build with materials, cutting dimensions, you know, show us how to make a bat house from scratch.
@skyestar116 жыл бұрын
Do you have a site thay tells you the dimensions of how to make this box? Thanks
@TheWhiteMerc_ Жыл бұрын
Would this work in Arizona? I feel like it might turn into a oven
@justinallen76484 жыл бұрын
Is there anyway to prevent or deter wasps/bees from nesting in the bat house?
@moxxy86264 жыл бұрын
This guy sounds like Gene Simmons and I love it XD
@mattcsorbay26177 жыл бұрын
Great video, would love to know dimensions
@weldercamaro4 жыл бұрын
do bats return to the same house each time? with so many bat houses on that barn it must be confusing for them. great job!
@Nunya_Bidnez3 жыл бұрын
I bet bees will love this thing as well.
@bottleofglue24462 жыл бұрын
very niiice. Now how to prevent potential rabies on the bats?
@bertiestclr9 жыл бұрын
Ok..so after I build this bat house is there anything special I should do to attract them. I love the natural way they take care of the pesty insects. I live in Texas & there use to be an abundance of them but slowly I don't see as many. Sad,,,I hate using pesticides to kill unwanted bugs. Any suggestions are welcome.
@herbsu43302 жыл бұрын
Are there actual plans eith dimensions actually available?
@wemcal3 жыл бұрын
Great video and information.. I will be making a few this week
@ItsSweetLew4 жыл бұрын
Can you place bat houses on the side of large hardwood trees? Want to place it in the wooded area of my property and that could save me some money on having to place a pole in the ground.
@theresapenix52545 жыл бұрын
What type of mesh do you use and where do you find it? Thanks.
@thomsonsmith7403 Жыл бұрын
Hello Theresa How are you doing?
@craigmoore40604 жыл бұрын
Bats carry bed bugs. Not to mention their guano can harbor spores that can cause severe lung problems.
@mr.e03112 жыл бұрын
You really came here to this diy video to write that comment?
@josephfore83705 жыл бұрын
Be nice if he gave the dimensions .
@billcoley85203 жыл бұрын
How do bats find a bat box? It’s amazing how nature works.
@matt8787fat8 жыл бұрын
Nice video i want to build a single chamber bat house me and my wife do so they can help keep mosquito population down.
@Dan-oz4qb2 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend adult supervision??
@giannizanin53743 жыл бұрын
Can u provide a quick explanation of the rocket type? How far are the wall from the center post?
@jefferylegere8 жыл бұрын
the one item that might confuse people and you failed to say what it was. is that just window screen you are using for mesh?
@titodalessandro19096 жыл бұрын
Jeffery Legere You can use plastic gutter guard screen . I think it comes in a roll. That’s what I’m going to use.