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JCS Wildlife Recycled Poly Lumber 5 Chamber Bat House
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Description
Description
Invite beneficial insect-eating neighbors to your property with the JCS Wildlife Recycled Poly Lumber 5 Chamber Bat House. This premium bat house design is the culmination of over 20 years of expert research and design by certified wildlife biologist Steve Barlow, founder of Wildlife Integration, LLC.
Engineered to meet and exceed the rigorous design criteria set forth by Bat Conservation International (BCI), this high-capacity bat shelter features a patent-pending multi-chamber layout. Built from heavy-duty recycled poly lumber, it offers a permanent, rot-proof alternative to traditional wooden bat houses.
Key Features & Benefits
- Biologist-Designed & BCI Approved: Developed over two decades by a certified wildlife biologist to ensure optimal microclimate control and a highly successful occupancy rate that meets Bat Conservation International standards.
- Patent-Pending Versa-Chamber Design: Features a unique graduated crevice spacing layout. This innovative system easily accommodates all North American bat species that occupy artificial bat houses.
- Thermal-Optimized Color Configuration: Formulated with a brown body, a green roof, and a specialized black back side. This configuration absorbs morning sun heat perfectly across most of North America without overheating the interior during hot daylight hours.
- Indestructible Recycled Poly Construction: Made completely from high-density recycled plastic lumber and marine-grade stainless steel fasteners. Unlike traditional wooden houses that quickly decay from bat activity and guano, this model completely resists rot, woodpeckers, and squirrels.
- Superb Gripping Surfaces: Features interior roosting crevices engineered with built-in pass-through grips and targeted ventilation grooves, providing maximum horizontal airflow and a secure texture for clinging bats.
- Natural Backyard Insect Control: Holds up to 500 insect-eating bats, providing a chemical-free, natural way to drastically reduce mosquitoes and flying pests around your lawn, garden, or patio.
Product Specifications & Attributes
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | JCS Wildlife |
| Product Type | Heavy-Duty Multi-Chamber Bat Box |
| Roosting Capacity | Up to 500 Bats (Depending on animal size) |
| Overall Dimensions | 18" W x 9.5" D x 27" H |
| Material Construction | High-Density Recycled Poly Lumber & Stainless Steel Screws |
| Design Certifications | Meets & Exceeds Bat Conservation International (BCI) Criteria |
| Target Species | All North American house-dwelling bats (e.g., Little Brown & Big Brown Bats) |
| Country of Origin | Made in the USA |
Included Hardware: Arrives pre-drilled with four (4) stainless steel mounting screws included for quick installation.
Mounting & Installation Guide: Where to Put Your Bat House
Proper placement is the single most important factor for attracting a colony of bats. Follow these BCI-recommended installation steps:
- Mounting Structure: Mount the house on a dedicated pole, a heavy-duty post, or the gable end of a tall building. Avoid mounting directly on trees, as tree trunks make bats highly vulnerable to climbing predators and block necessary sunlight.
- Installation Height: Mount the base of the bat house 15 to 20 feet above the ground (minimum 12 feet) to ensure a safe, clear drop-out zone for bats taking flight.
- Sun Exposure: Position the house where it receives at least 6 to 8 hours of direct morning sunlight daily. Facing the house East or Southeast is generally ideal across most of North America.
- Clear Flight Path: Ensure there are no branches, wires, or obstructions within 20 feet of the front of the bat house to give bats a completely clear entry and exit path.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What types of bats will use this 5-chamber house?
This multi-chamber shelter is universally scaled to house all common North American cavity-roosting bat species. It is a highly popular home for Little Brown Bats and Big Brown Bats, depending on your specific state or regional location.
This multi-chamber shelter is universally scaled to house all common North American cavity-roosting bat species. It is a highly popular home for Little Brown Bats and Big Brown Bats, depending on your specific state or regional location.
How does this house control temperatures safely?
Bats require warm nurseries to raise their pups. The unique dark color pattern absorbs heat from the morning sun, while the integrated ventilation grooves ensure proper airflow so the lower sections stay cool, allowing the bats to move up or down to find their perfect temperature comfort zone.
Bats require warm nurseries to raise their pups. The unique dark color pattern absorbs heat from the morning sun, while the integrated ventilation grooves ensure proper airflow so the lower sections stay cool, allowing the bats to move up or down to find their perfect temperature comfort zone.
Why is poly lumber better than wood for a bat house?
Traditional wooden bat houses decay rapidly from the inside out because bat guano absorbs moisture and harbor bacteria, which warps and rots the wood panels within a few seasons. Recycled poly lumber is non-porous; it absorbs absolutely no moisture, waste, or odors, making it indestructible, cleaner, and built to last a lifetime.
Traditional wooden bat houses decay rapidly from the inside out because bat guano absorbs moisture and harbor bacteria, which warps and rots the wood panels within a few seasons. Recycled poly lumber is non-porous; it absorbs absolutely no moisture, waste, or odors, making it indestructible, cleaner, and built to last a lifetime.
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