Our bat houses are approved by Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation

{"id":4744003125351,"title":"DayLodge - Triple Chamber, Plywood, Fully-Assembled","handle":"daylodge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated instruction manuals for the DayLodge: \u003ca title=\"bat house manuals\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/manuals\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/manuals\"\u003eAll About Bat Houses and DayLodge.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur ~100 bat capacity DayLodge bat house is based on a tried and true design suitable across all of North America. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe exterior is tough 1\/2'' thick plywood, 1.5'' thick sides, and 1\/2'' recycled plastic black roof, assembled with ~35 screws. All exterior seams are glued during assembly. Our iconic bat design on the front, and a slot on the back, are vents helping prevent bats from overheating. DayLodge comes with exterior structural mounting screws that support the entire bat house, eliminating the problem of roofs and backs separating. DayLodge is the strongest, most long lasting plywood bat house BCM has ever produced. \u003cstrong\u003eApproved by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.merlintuttle.org\" title=\"Merlin Tuttle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMerlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eRecommended as an all-around bat house that offers capacity with reasonable cost, great for starting new colonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eSides are 2''x4'', stronger\/thicker than competitors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eScreenless design is safer for bats. DreamRoost's interior is permanently and severely roughened with r\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eandom direction overlapping scratches; provides more rough surface for pups than competitors.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eRear vent allows bats to cool off between the bat house and the mounting surface. When placed on our Mount Kit or against a wall using appropriate spacers, an additional roost crevice is formed, increasing the usefulness and capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eDecorative front bat cutout helps protect bats from overheating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eSuitable for all climates with appropriate coloring; under DayLodge's virtually indestructible plastic roof is a sold block of wood that buffers temperature \u003c\/span\u003echanges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior 13''x3.5''x1'' Pup Playground attic allows bats to change baffles and avoid predators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7\/8'' and 15\/16'' crevices for nationwide use on all bat house loving species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounted primarily using two 6'' long heavy duty TimberLOK hex head screws pre-drilled; no stress or seams on the roof for maximum longevity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoof is 1\/2'' recycled \"plastic lumber\"; virtually \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eindestructible and UV resistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4'' landing area and recessed roost baffles provide a protective overhang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eSolid 2x4 interior roof block \u003c\/span\u003ebuffers\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003e temperature extremes and \u003c\/span\u003ecreates a super solid roof structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eAll interior surfaces have been permanently roughened by hand in random directions for the best \"bat holds\" possible. We DO NOT use screen material for baffles as it has been shown to shred over time and pups can be trapped under it. This box should be painted appropriately for your area. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eApproved by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.merlintuttle.org\" title=\"Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMerlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation.\u003c\/a\u003e Created and built in Pennsylvania, appropriate for use in Canada and all US states except Hawaii.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style498\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeed multiple bat houses for a larger project? Our generous 20% discount for bat conservation!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style498\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style757\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreat for workshops, scout groups, and anyone needing lots of roosts fast- we offer 20% off 6 or more assembled DayLodges! Use coupon code BATTYFORBATHOUSES at checkout; offer good only at checkout. Note: Multiple DayLodge bat houses may be packaged in one shipping box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style498\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style234\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Box of an Assembled DayLodge: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembled DayLodge, 3 chamber bat house, unpainted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) 6'' TimberLOK mounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) 1-1\/2'' exterior mounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual is located here: https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/manuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style498\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style498\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style234\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing\/Mounting Materials needed: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eExterior paint or stain or sealant \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/blogs\/bat-roosts\/what-color-should-i-paint-my-bat-house\" title=\"color of a bat house\"\u003e(black, or a shade of brown or green for most climates)\u003c\/a\u003e Bats -will- move into unpainted bat houses in many areas, but the bat house will last longer when painted, stained, or sealed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eUtility knife (refresh bat holds after painting).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eMount into wood with cordless drill with phillips screw tip \u0026amp; 8mm socket tip (or 8mm socket wrench).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/collections\/bat-house-accessories\/products\/bat-house-mount-kit\" title=\"bat house mount kit\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/collections\/bat-house-accessories\/products\/bat-house-mount-kit\"\u003eMount Kit with Perch Panel,\u003c\/a\u003e optional and sold seperately, but strongly recommended. Should be used with wood posts, siding, brick, or stone. \u003cstrong\u003eChoose your mounting surface kit below, or make your own spacers. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style498\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style234\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style233\"\u003eHow to finish this bat house\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"style234\"\u003ePaint or stain or seal a c\u003cspan class=\"style55\"\u003eolor according to your climate (see \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.batmanagement.com\/Ordering\/batboxes\/housemanual.html\" class=\"item9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003emanual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e). Use 3 or more coats of any exterior brand. Painting may fill in the scratch marks on the landing area, so avoid this area or be sure to refresh scratches using a utility knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eScrew the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"bat box mount\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/collections\/bat-house-accessories\/products\/bat-house-mount-kit\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/collections\/bat-house-accessories\/products\/bat-house-mount-kit\"\u003eMount Kit and Perch Panel\u003c\/a\u003e to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e a 4''x6''x16' treated post (~$45 at local lumber yards), attach the bat house to the Mount, and then cement the post  2.5'+ into the ground. Alternately, attach the bat house to the sunny side of a structure using the Mount Kit or at least your own 2''x4'' spacers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style304\"\u003ePlease see our \u003ca title=\"installing a bat house\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/blog-1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/blog-1\"\u003eLearning Center for more considerations\u003c\/a\u003e before installing a bat house.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eSay \"Just a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style55\"\u003edd bats!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandmade in Pennsylvania, built for use everywhere in North America\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.merlintuttle.org\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.merlintuttle.org\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2378\/9221\/files\/Merlin-Tuttles-Bat-Conservation-purple-tealgreen_medium.png?v=1536252574\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2378\/9221\/files\/Merlin-Tuttles-Bat-Conservation-purple-tealgreen_medium.png?v=1536252574\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBCM bat houses are recommended by\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.merlintuttle.org\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.merlintuttle.org\"\u003eMerlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style227\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecial Offer ONLY from BCM:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Purchase BCM bat house and receive up to 55% off a 1-year membership to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.merlintuttle.org\/\" title=\"Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.merlintuttle.org\/\"\u003eMerlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e To make your conservation dollars go further, BCM donates a portion of each sale to MTBC. \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/merlin-tuttles-bat-conservation-bat-house-offer\" title=\"Merlin Tuttle and BCM Partnership\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/merlin-tuttles-bat-conservation-bat-house-offer\"\u003eLearn more about MTBC and this special partnership.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003col style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style757\"\u003eSee our \u003ca title=\"bat house advice\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/blogs\/bat-roosts\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for step-by-step instructions on how to mount this bat house on a post or building.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style757\"\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/video-bat-house-how-tos\" title=\"How to install a bat house\"\u003evideos on building and installing bat houses.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style757\"\u003eGeneral Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSafe holding capacity: ~96 bats @ 2 bats per linear inch of roosting crevice. Additional ~32 bat capacity on the rear Perch Panel of our Post Mount. \u003cbr\u003eheight: 16.75''; width: 17.25''; depth: 5.75''; weight: 13.5 lbs.\u003cbr\u003eInternal chambers: 3; chamber spacing: 7\/8''-15\/16''\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style251\"\u003eSpecifications subject to change without notice. Multiple orders will ship with 2 manuals maximum unless otherwise requested \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"item9\" href=\"http:\/\/www.batmanagement.com\/Ordering\/batboxes\/housemanual.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style227\"\u003e(additional manuals are a free download).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBat House Return Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Within 30 days of receipt, full refund less $20 restocking fee. Shipping is non-refundable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #78ba35;\"\u003eAvailable In Stock or in Production, \u003cem\u003eUsually Ships 2-5 Days\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","published_at":"2020-11-03T11:08:40-05:00","created_at":"2020-11-03T11:08:40-05:00","vendor":"Bat Conservation and Management","type":"Bat House","tags":["bat box","bat home","bat house","bats","hand made","merlin tuttle","nature","plywood","three chamber","wood"],"price":10500,"price_min":10500,"price_max":16500,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32970610802791,"title":"Assembled DayLodge, no mounting kit \/ Bat Fan (Free)","option1":"Assembled DayLodge, no mounting kit","option2":"Bat Fan 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DayLodge is the strongest, most long lasting plywood bat house BCM has ever produced. \u003cstrong\u003eApproved by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.merlintuttle.org\" title=\"Merlin Tuttle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMerlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eRecommended as an all-around bat house that offers capacity with reasonable cost, great for starting new colonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eSides are 2''x4'', stronger\/thicker than competitors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eScreenless design is safer for bats. DreamRoost's interior is permanently and severely roughened with r\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eandom direction overlapping scratches; provides more rough surface for pups than competitors.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eRear vent allows bats to cool off between the bat house and the mounting surface. When placed on our Mount Kit or against a wall using appropriate spacers, an additional roost crevice is formed, increasing the usefulness and capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eDecorative front bat cutout helps protect bats from overheating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eSuitable for all climates with appropriate coloring; under DayLodge's virtually indestructible plastic roof is a sold block of wood that buffers temperature \u003c\/span\u003echanges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior 13''x3.5''x1'' Pup Playground attic allows bats to change baffles and avoid predators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7\/8'' and 15\/16'' crevices for nationwide use on all bat house loving species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounted primarily using two 6'' long heavy duty TimberLOK hex head screws pre-drilled; no stress or seams on the roof for maximum longevity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoof is 1\/2'' recycled \"plastic lumber\"; virtually \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eindestructible and UV resistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4'' landing area and recessed roost baffles provide a protective overhang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eSolid 2x4 interior roof block \u003c\/span\u003ebuffers\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003e temperature extremes and \u003c\/span\u003ecreates a super solid roof structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eAll interior surfaces have been permanently roughened by hand in random directions for the best \"bat holds\" possible. We DO NOT use screen material for baffles as it has been shown to shred over time and pups can be trapped under it. This box should be painted appropriately for your area. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eApproved by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.merlintuttle.org\" title=\"Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMerlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation.\u003c\/a\u003e Created and built in Pennsylvania, appropriate for use in Canada and all US states except Hawaii.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style498\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeed multiple bat houses for a larger project? Our generous 20% discount for bat conservation!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style498\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style757\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreat for workshops, scout groups, and anyone needing lots of roosts fast- we offer 20% off 6 or more assembled DayLodges! Use coupon code BATTYFORBATHOUSES at checkout; offer good only at checkout. Note: Multiple DayLodge bat houses may be packaged in one shipping box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style498\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style234\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Box of an Assembled DayLodge: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembled DayLodge, 3 chamber bat house, unpainted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) 6'' TimberLOK mounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) 1-1\/2'' exterior mounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual is located here: https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/manuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style498\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style498\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style234\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing\/Mounting Materials needed: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eExterior paint or stain or sealant \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/blogs\/bat-roosts\/what-color-should-i-paint-my-bat-house\" title=\"color of a bat house\"\u003e(black, or a shade of brown or green for most climates)\u003c\/a\u003e Bats -will- move into unpainted bat houses in many areas, but the bat house will last longer when painted, stained, or sealed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eUtility knife (refresh bat holds after painting).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eMount into wood with cordless drill with phillips screw tip \u0026amp; 8mm socket tip (or 8mm socket wrench).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/collections\/bat-house-accessories\/products\/bat-house-mount-kit\" title=\"bat house mount kit\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/collections\/bat-house-accessories\/products\/bat-house-mount-kit\"\u003eMount Kit with Perch Panel,\u003c\/a\u003e optional and sold seperately, but strongly recommended. Should be used with wood posts, siding, brick, or stone. \u003cstrong\u003eChoose your mounting surface kit below, or make your own spacers. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style498\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style234\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style233\"\u003eHow to finish this bat house\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"style234\"\u003ePaint or stain or seal a c\u003cspan class=\"style55\"\u003eolor according to your climate (see \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.batmanagement.com\/Ordering\/batboxes\/housemanual.html\" class=\"item9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003emanual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e). Use 3 or more coats of any exterior brand. Painting may fill in the scratch marks on the landing area, so avoid this area or be sure to refresh scratches using a utility knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eScrew the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"bat box mount\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/collections\/bat-house-accessories\/products\/bat-house-mount-kit\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/collections\/bat-house-accessories\/products\/bat-house-mount-kit\"\u003eMount Kit and Perch Panel\u003c\/a\u003e to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e a 4''x6''x16' treated post (~$45 at local lumber yards), attach the bat house to the Mount, and then cement the post  2.5'+ into the ground. Alternately, attach the bat house to the sunny side of a structure using the Mount Kit or at least your own 2''x4'' spacers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style304\"\u003ePlease see our \u003ca title=\"installing a bat house\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/blog-1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/blog-1\"\u003eLearning Center for more considerations\u003c\/a\u003e before installing a bat house.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eSay \"Just a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style55\"\u003edd bats!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandmade in Pennsylvania, built for use everywhere in North America\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.merlintuttle.org\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.merlintuttle.org\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2378\/9221\/files\/Merlin-Tuttles-Bat-Conservation-purple-tealgreen_medium.png?v=1536252574\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2378\/9221\/files\/Merlin-Tuttles-Bat-Conservation-purple-tealgreen_medium.png?v=1536252574\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBCM bat houses are recommended by\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.merlintuttle.org\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.merlintuttle.org\"\u003eMerlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style227\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecial Offer ONLY from BCM:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Purchase BCM bat house and receive up to 55% off a 1-year membership to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.merlintuttle.org\/\" title=\"Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.merlintuttle.org\/\"\u003eMerlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e To make your conservation dollars go further, BCM donates a portion of each sale to MTBC. \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/merlin-tuttles-bat-conservation-bat-house-offer\" title=\"Merlin Tuttle and BCM Partnership\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/merlin-tuttles-bat-conservation-bat-house-offer\"\u003eLearn more about MTBC and this special partnership.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003col style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style757\"\u003eSee our \u003ca title=\"bat house advice\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/blogs\/bat-roosts\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for step-by-step instructions on how to mount this bat house on a post or building.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style757\"\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/video-bat-house-how-tos\" title=\"How to install a bat house\"\u003evideos on building and installing bat houses.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style757\"\u003eGeneral Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSafe holding capacity: ~96 bats @ 2 bats per linear inch of roosting crevice. Additional ~32 bat capacity on the rear Perch Panel of our Post Mount. \u003cbr\u003eheight: 16.75''; width: 17.25''; depth: 5.75''; weight: 13.5 lbs.\u003cbr\u003eInternal chambers: 3; chamber spacing: 7\/8''-15\/16''\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style251\"\u003eSpecifications subject to change without notice. Multiple orders will ship with 2 manuals maximum unless otherwise requested \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"item9\" href=\"http:\/\/www.batmanagement.com\/Ordering\/batboxes\/housemanual.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style227\"\u003e(additional manuals are a free download).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBat House Return Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Within 30 days of receipt, full refund less $20 restocking fee. Shipping is non-refundable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #78ba35;\"\u003eAvailable In Stock or in Production, \u003cem\u003eUsually Ships 2-5 Days\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e"}
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DayLodge - Triple Chamber, Plywood, Fully-Assembled

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Product Description

Related instruction manuals for the DayLodge: All About Bat Houses and DayLodge.

Our ~100 bat capacity DayLodge bat house is based on a tried and true design suitable across all of North America. The exterior is tough 1/2'' thick plywood, 1.5'' thick sides, and 1/2'' recycled plastic black roof, assembled with ~35 screws. All exterior seams are glued during assembly. Our iconic bat design on the front, and a slot on the back, are vents helping prevent bats from overheating. DayLodge comes with exterior structural mounting screws that support the entire bat house, eliminating the problem of roofs and backs separating. DayLodge is the strongest, most long lasting plywood bat house BCM has ever produced. Approved by Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation

  • Recommended as an all-around bat house that offers capacity with reasonable cost, great for starting new colonies.
  • Sides are 2''x4'', stronger/thicker than competitors.
  • Screenless design is safer for bats. DreamRoost's interior is permanently and severely roughened with random direction overlapping scratches; provides more rough surface for pups than competitors.
  • Rear vent allows bats to cool off between the bat house and the mounting surface. When placed on our Mount Kit or against a wall using appropriate spacers, an additional roost crevice is formed, increasing the usefulness and capacity.
  • Decorative front bat cutout helps protect bats from overheating.
  • Suitable for all climates with appropriate coloring; under DayLodge's virtually indestructible plastic roof is a sold block of wood that buffers temperature changes.
  • Interior 13''x3.5''x1'' Pup Playground attic allows bats to change baffles and avoid predators.
  • 7/8'' and 15/16'' crevices for nationwide use on all bat house loving species.
  • Mounted primarily using two 6'' long heavy duty TimberLOK hex head screws pre-drilled; no stress or seams on the roof for maximum longevity. 
  • Roof is 1/2'' recycled "plastic lumber"; virtually indestructible and UV resistant.
  • 4'' landing area and recessed roost baffles provide a protective overhang.
  • Solid 2x4 interior roof block buffers temperature extremes and creates a super solid roof structure.

All interior surfaces have been permanently roughened by hand in random directions for the best "bat holds" possible. We DO NOT use screen material for baffles as it has been shown to shred over time and pups can be trapped under it. This box should be painted appropriately for your area. 

Approved by Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation. Created and built in Pennsylvania, appropriate for use in Canada and all US states except Hawaii.

 

Need multiple bat houses for a larger project? Our generous 20% discount for bat conservation!

Great for workshops, scout groups, and anyone needing lots of roosts fast- we offer 20% off 6 or more assembled DayLodges! Use coupon code BATTYFORBATHOUSES at checkout; offer good only at checkout. Note: Multiple DayLodge bat houses may be packaged in one shipping box.


In the Box of an Assembled DayLodge: 

  1. Assembled DayLodge, 3 chamber bat house, unpainted
  2. (2) 6'' TimberLOK mounting screws
  3. (2) 1-1/2'' exterior mounting screws
  4. Manual is located here: https://batmanagement.com/pages/manuals

 

Finishing/Mounting Materials needed: 

  1. Exterior paint or stain or sealant (black, or a shade of brown or green for most climates) Bats -will- move into unpainted bat houses in many areas, but the bat house will last longer when painted, stained, or sealed.
  2. Utility knife (refresh bat holds after painting).
  3. Mount into wood with cordless drill with phillips screw tip & 8mm socket tip (or 8mm socket wrench).
  4. Mount Kit with Perch Panel, optional and sold seperately, but strongly recommended. Should be used with wood posts, siding, brick, or stone. Choose your mounting surface kit below, or make your own spacers. 

How to finish this bat house:

  1. Paint or stain or seal a color according to your climate (see manual). Use 3 or more coats of any exterior brand. Painting may fill in the scratch marks on the landing area, so avoid this area or be sure to refresh scratches using a utility knife.
  2. Screw the Mount Kit and Perch Panel to a 4''x6''x16' treated post (~$45 at local lumber yards), attach the bat house to the Mount, and then cement the post  2.5'+ into the ground. Alternately, attach the bat house to the sunny side of a structure using the Mount Kit or at least your own 2''x4'' spacers. Please see our Learning Center for more considerations before installing a bat house.
  3. Say "Just add bats!"
 Handmade in Pennsylvania, built for use everywhere in North America
Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation
BCM bat houses are recommended by
Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation

Special Offer ONLY from BCM: Purchase BCM bat house and receive up to 55% off a 1-year membership to Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation! To make your conservation dollars go further, BCM donates a portion of each sale to MTBC. Learn more about MTBC and this special partnership.

    See our Learning Center for step-by-step instructions on how to mount this bat house on a post or building.

    See our videos on building and installing bat houses.

     

    General Specifications:
    Safe holding capacity: ~96 bats @ 2 bats per linear inch of roosting crevice. Additional ~32 bat capacity on the rear Perch Panel of our Post Mount. 
    height: 16.75''; width: 17.25''; depth: 5.75''; weight: 13.5 lbs.
    Internal chambers: 3; chamber spacing: 7/8''-15/16''
    Specifications subject to change without notice. Multiple orders will ship with 2 manuals maximum unless otherwise requested     (additional manuals are a free download).

    Bat House Return Policy: Within 30 days of receipt, full refund less $20 restocking fee. Shipping is non-refundable.

    Available In Stock or in Production, Usually Ships 2-5 Days

    $106.00
    Maximum quantity available reached.

    QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

    Ask BCM a Question

    • Do spray-on attractants really attract bats to a new bat house?

      Design, construction, and placement of the bat house will ultimately decide if you get bats. There were controlled experiments to test bat preferences (choice of substrate, orientation, landing pads, etc.). In these tests there was no statistical difference in their choice of guano treated vs untreated. While a specific “spray” was not tested, there also does not seem to be -any- research actually backing up manufacturers claims.    We always tell folks not to waste their money.  If you have a well-designed bat house installed in a good location, bats will use it, when they need it. Patience is important. 

    • I have heard sketchy information linking bats (among other animals) to corona viruses. Also, I understand that bat guano may be hazardous after incidental contact. Is it safe to be sheltering bats, especially in proximity to one’s home / living area?

      The short answer is yes it is safe. I wouldn’t move it for a few seasons; attaching to buildings often is very successful. If you get a bunch of bats, they will splatter dropping on the siding around the house. On occasion a young one won’t survive and you’ll find it on the ground below the bat house. As long as everyone in the house knows not to play with wild animals/downed bats, you won’t have a problem. The guano is possibly hazardous if it is in large quantities and disturbed after many years; you will never have this scenario with a backyard bat house.    A quick video we helped create with Merlin Tuttle recently is right along your lines here: https://youtu.be/b7HUsWkefmo   Please see my general bat house manual All About Bat Houses here: https://batmanagement.com/pages/manuals   A few articles on COVID and a few older heath articles are here: https://batmanagement.com/blogs/human-and-bat-health  

    • What is the best bat house for Tucson, AZ?

      For summer use I suggest mounting a bat house in -full shade- in your area. Probably any color is good; just keep in mind it really must be in full shade all day. Best bat houses in your area face northeast or east. No bat house works on poles in your area, but rather must be installed on buildings or other large structures.   You might try a second bat house on a different side of building, as keeping a few bats around in winter might require another bat house in a different location. Perhaps a location that gets a few hours of direct morning sun and then is shaded. This gives bats some options and by watching where they go you will learn what they are looking for in your local area. You have the Western pipistrelle (“Canyon bats”) and Mexican free-tail bats in Tucson year-round. Both of these -could- use buildings or bat houses year-round, most famously the free-tail bats are in certain bridges around the city and put on a good show in the summer. 

    • Is a \'day lodge\' only used for daytime resting? I want something that the bats can use for long term resting and perhaps even hibernating.

      Bat houses are ususally intended for female bats to raise young in the summer. Indeed they spend all day in the bat house, leave at dusk and return at dawn. The reality is that some may not exit any particular night, and they might start returning an hour after they leave. The same bat house that female bats raise young in when mounted in full sun, may also attract a few solitary males when mounted in the shade, or even a different species. In certain parts of the country, you could have bats year-round in bat houses, even different species at different times of the year. If you want a wide range of bat activity, the best idea is to install several bat houses in different locations so bats have a range of microclimates to pick from. 

    • I live in Petaluma California which is southern Sonoma County. We have mild winters and two and three-quarter acre property. I’m wondering where I should place a bat house. Summers can be very hot sometimes reaching 106°F. Should I be looking for shaded area near the redwood trees in our yard or the backside of the barn on our property?

      I don’t think you can lose with the sunny side of the barn but put the bat house high enough so that the eves of the barn shade the bat house in the afternoon. Ideally you’d want it to get hit with direct sun in the morning, then shaded in the afternoon.    It is best to try multiple bat houses in different locations if trying to attract them to a new location. The DayRoost bat houses we offer are inexpensive for those kinds of experiments. 

    • In central NJ, I have a tiny creek running by. Also, I am on a hill, with a lots of forest. What is a good placement?

      Hello- ideally you want a position where the bat house will receive full morning sun, and some shade in the mid-to late afternoon, about 6-8 hours of morning sun. It could be mounted on a building or a pole; trees are usually too shady. If on a pole, about ~30' from trees is good so bats can avoid predators  For more guidance please see our All About Bat Houses manual at: https://batmanagement.com/pages/manuals

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