The black box on the pole is a bat house. If you live in this region and have had a few scares as you open a patio umbrella to be surprised by bats flying out that decided to make it their home overnight, then a bat house is a welcome addition to...
The black box on the pole is a bat house. If you live in this region and have had a few scares as you open a patio umbrella to be surprised by bats flying out that decided to make it their home overnight, then a bat house is a welcome addition to the yard. They do tend to prefer a proper bat house over patio furniture when given the option. I always think of bats as been a sign of a healthy ecosystem. As much as I hate being surprised by them, I do appreciate that they can eat up to 900 insects (mosquitos) each in a single night.
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Thank you so much for this information, Janet. A friend in Regina Sk. told me about issues with bats in her apartment (yes inside! at night lots ofThank you so much for this information, Janet. A friend in Regina Sk. told me about issues with bats in her apartment (yes inside! at night lots of flapping around) and having to call a bat conservation society that captures and release bats in urban areas back to the wild. As you say in your note above bats are so beneficial in keeping insect pests down, even more critical in crop areas. More ... -
Kim Kenyon In her apartment?!!! That is way worse then finding them in a patio umbrella. -
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