{"id":4725844279399,"title":"Bat House Mount Kit - for wood posts, vinyl\/metal\/wood siding, or brick\/stone","handle":"bat-house-mount-kit","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBat House Mounting Made Easy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur Bat House Mount Kit makes mounting your bat house to a \u003cstrong\u003ewood post, building,\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eother structure\u003c\/strong\u003e quick and easy! The purpose of this mount is to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide provide the proper amount of support when used with a relatively narrow wood post.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide space behind the bat house for the rear vent to function as intended.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreatly simplify installing on irregular stone or brick.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eO\u003c\/span\u003eur bat houses feature a rear vent \/ exit to help keeps bats cooler on hot days. If a bat house is placed directly on a flat structure or post, this feature is defeated as the structure will seal off the vent. The mount provides space so that the rear vent may perform as intended. We include a \"Perch Panel\" that can be attached to your wood post which provides protection against predators, while increasing the roost space to accommodate ~32 bats. Perch Panels are not needed when mounting to brick or stone, as those surfaces are already rough enough for bats to roost on. Three variations are available, choose the option most appropriate for your mounting surface:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood Post Mount Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e This pressure treated mount is pre-drilled for lag bolts, cut to size, and includes (4) 3\/8''x3'' lag bolts for mounting to a wood post. Includes a \"Perch Panel\" intended to be installed on your wood post creating more roost space. Kit includes pre-drilled Upper Mount, Lower Mount, bolts, washers, Perch Panel, and screws for the Perch Panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSiding Mount Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is intended for vinyl, metal, and wood siding. Eight  (8) exterior grade coated screws 3'' long are included and intended to screw into wood material behind your siding. A Perch Panel is included as your siding is likely too smooth for bats to grip. Includes a pressure treated Upper and Lower Mount, (4) 3'' exterior screws, Perch Panel, and (3) 2'' exterior screws for the Perch Panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack\/Stone Mount Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit includes pressure treated Upper and Lower Mounts. Hardware includes six (6) - 3\/16'' x 3 1\/4'' long concrete screws and one 5\/32'' masonry bit to drill into stone, brick, or block. Because stone is irregular it can be a challenge to find mount points, extra anchors are already provided. No Perch Panel is necessary as bats easily can roost on the rough stone and brick in the space behind the bat house our kits create. Anchors are rated over 600 lbs. pull out strength in brick and must be embedded at least 1''. A hammer drill must be used to drill the pilot holes. \u003cem\u003eNOTE: one masonry bit will drill a large number of holes; multiple kits on the same order may not include a bit for every kit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlease see these articles in our Learning Center for considerations for \u003ca title=\"how to install a bat house\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/blogs\/bat-roosts\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/blogs\/bat-roosts\"\u003einstalling on posts vs. buildings, and how to install onto stonework.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo be used with: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"bat house\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/dayroost\"\u003eDayRoost\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"bat house\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/daylodge\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDayLodge \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-Chamber Wooden Bat House and Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-Chamber \u003ca title=\"bat house\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/universal-four-chamber-premium-bat-house\"\u003eColonyLodge\u003c\/a\u003e Universal Bat House\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: the bat house is NOT included with the purchase of a Mount.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou don't need this Mount Kit with the Rocket Roost, Super Rocket Roost, DreamRoost, or DreamLodge, as those bat houses have their own mounting scheme incorporated into the design. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow size post should I use when mounting a bat house?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 2.5'+ of the pole is cemented into the ground, the -bottom- of the bat house should be ~10' above the ground or higher. A 4''x6''x16' treated post is typical. If you live in the Gulf states, AZ, NM, and CA, you might consider an 18' or even 20' post for your Mexican free tail bats which like a little higher drop zone. The minimum length post for our bat houses is 14'. Be aware 4''x6''x16' posts are not typically stocked at big box home improvement stores, though they may special order one. Seek a local lumber yard, marine decking supply, or farm supply store. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003eAvailable In Stock, \u003cem\u003eUsually Ships 1-2 Days\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/235917985\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2020-11-08T21:21:00-05:00","created_at":"2020-10-08T17:17:01-04:00","vendor":"Bat Conservation and Management","type":"Bat House","tags":["Bat House Accessories","Pole Mount"],"price":1995,"price_min":1995,"price_max":2499,"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":32907550883943,"title":"Wood Post Mount Kit","option1":"Wood Post Mount Kit","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BH-Mount","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Bat House Mount Kit - 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The purpose of this mount is to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide provide the proper amount of support when used with a relatively narrow wood post.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide space behind the bat house for the rear vent to function as intended.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreatly simplify installing on irregular stone or brick.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eO\u003c\/span\u003eur bat houses feature a rear vent \/ exit to help keeps bats cooler on hot days. If a bat house is placed directly on a flat structure or post, this feature is defeated as the structure will seal off the vent. The mount provides space so that the rear vent may perform as intended. We include a \"Perch Panel\" that can be attached to your wood post which provides protection against predators, while increasing the roost space to accommodate ~32 bats. Perch Panels are not needed when mounting to brick or stone, as those surfaces are already rough enough for bats to roost on. Three variations are available, choose the option most appropriate for your mounting surface:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood Post Mount Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e This pressure treated mount is pre-drilled for lag bolts, cut to size, and includes (4) 3\/8''x3'' lag bolts for mounting to a wood post. Includes a \"Perch Panel\" intended to be installed on your wood post creating more roost space. Kit includes pre-drilled Upper Mount, Lower Mount, bolts, washers, Perch Panel, and screws for the Perch Panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSiding Mount Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is intended for vinyl, metal, and wood siding. Eight  (8) exterior grade coated screws 3'' long are included and intended to screw into wood material behind your siding. A Perch Panel is included as your siding is likely too smooth for bats to grip. Includes a pressure treated Upper and Lower Mount, (4) 3'' exterior screws, Perch Panel, and (3) 2'' exterior screws for the Perch Panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack\/Stone Mount Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit includes pressure treated Upper and Lower Mounts. Hardware includes six (6) - 3\/16'' x 3 1\/4'' long concrete screws and one 5\/32'' masonry bit to drill into stone, brick, or block. Because stone is irregular it can be a challenge to find mount points, extra anchors are already provided. No Perch Panel is necessary as bats easily can roost on the rough stone and brick in the space behind the bat house our kits create. Anchors are rated over 600 lbs. pull out strength in brick and must be embedded at least 1''. A hammer drill must be used to drill the pilot holes. \u003cem\u003eNOTE: one masonry bit will drill a large number of holes; multiple kits on the same order may not include a bit for every kit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlease see these articles in our Learning Center for considerations for \u003ca title=\"how to install a bat house\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/blogs\/bat-roosts\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/blogs\/bat-roosts\"\u003einstalling on posts vs. buildings, and how to install onto stonework.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo be used with: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"bat house\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/dayroost\"\u003eDayRoost\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"bat house\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/daylodge\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDayLodge \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-Chamber Wooden Bat House and Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-Chamber \u003ca title=\"bat house\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/universal-four-chamber-premium-bat-house\"\u003eColonyLodge\u003c\/a\u003e Universal Bat House\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: the bat house is NOT included with the purchase of a Mount.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou don't need this Mount Kit with the Rocket Roost, Super Rocket Roost, DreamRoost, or DreamLodge, as those bat houses have their own mounting scheme incorporated into the design. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow size post should I use when mounting a bat house?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 2.5'+ of the pole is cemented into the ground, the -bottom- of the bat house should be ~10' above the ground or higher. A 4''x6''x16' treated post is typical. If you live in the Gulf states, AZ, NM, and CA, you might consider an 18' or even 20' post for your Mexican free tail bats which like a little higher drop zone. The minimum length post for our bat houses is 14'. Be aware 4''x6''x16' posts are not typically stocked at big box home improvement stores, though they may special order one. Seek a local lumber yard, marine decking supply, or farm supply store. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003eAvailable In Stock, \u003cem\u003eUsually Ships 1-2 Days\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/235917985\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e"}

{"id":1583623077991,"title":"Bat House Installation - PA\/WV\/MD\/NJ\/NY\/DE\/FL","handle":"installation","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWinter Install Special:\u003c\/em\u003e 10% off the $349 installation fee booked now until January 1! Use coupon code \u003cspan style=\"color: #73c71e;\"\u003eINSTALLME\u003c\/span\u003e at checkout!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone within a ~\u003cstrong\u003e100 mile radius of Carlisle\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePennsylvania\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bat Conservation and Management staff can deliver your bat house, assist with choosing an optimal permanent site for your bat house, install and finish your bat house all in the same afternoon. Contact us for Florida and other out-of-state installations as well, as we can work with customers with flexible schedules to make this project happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSiting, and install fee is $349.00 for one \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/universal-four-chamber-premium-bat-house\" title=\"bat house\"\u003eColonyLodge\u003c\/a\u003e bat house or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/bcm-super-rocket-roost\" title=\"rocket box bat house\"\u003eSuper Rocket Roost,\u003c\/a\u003e $75 for one additional post installed (All bat house installations assume to be mounted on a post, however we can also install on buildings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall fee is $449.00 for the double post, more than double capacity \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/super-duplex-bat-house\" title=\"bat house\"\u003eSuper Duplex\u003c\/a\u003e bat house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes one 4''x6'' treated post for ColonyLodge and Super Rocket Roosts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80 lbs. of concrete mix, minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery fee is calculated using the current \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/tax-professionals\/standard-mileage-rates\" title=\"Federal Milage Rate\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efederal business roundtrip milage\u003c\/a\u003e rate from Carlisle, PA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf in a wet location, we will includes post protector which may greatly extend life of the post at ground level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe above fee \u003cstrong\u003edoes not\u003c\/strong\u003e include the bat house or pole mount, which must be purchased separately, or added into your total installation estimate. Two bat houses can be mounted back-to-back on a single post. Please specify if more than two posts\/bat house locations are desired on the quote request form below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExample project cost installing one ColonyLodge:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSiting and Installation flat fee: $\u003cspan color=\"#777777\" face=\"-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Fira Sans, Droid Sans, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif\" size=\"3\"\u003e349.00, this can be purchased now using the shopping cart button on this page if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120 miles round trip @ 58 cents\/mile: $69.60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Chamber ColonyLodge Bat House w\/ Post Mount: $229.95\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal cost: $648.55\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#777777\" face=\"-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Fira Sans, Droid Sans, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif\" size=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePosts are installed in a maximum 3' deep by 10'' wide hand-dug hole. You should contact \"Call-before-you-Dig\" at Tel.#811 before we can dig to install your bat house. Inspection must be completed prior to your scheduled bat house install date. \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUse the link below to request a free quote for your custom bat house installation. We will provide an online draft order which will include all costs, which you can then complete by securely entering payment information. If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/bcm-team\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact\u003c\/a\u003e us. Thank you, and we look forward to working with you!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/bat-house-installation-quote\" title=\"Bat House Installation Service\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRequest a Complete Installation Quote which will include your custom bat roost configuration and total calculated delivery fee.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#777777\" face=\"-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 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Install Special:\u003c\/em\u003e 10% off the $349 installation fee booked now until January 1! Use coupon code \u003cspan style=\"color: #73c71e;\"\u003eINSTALLME\u003c\/span\u003e at checkout!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone within a ~\u003cstrong\u003e100 mile radius of Carlisle\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePennsylvania\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bat Conservation and Management staff can deliver your bat house, assist with choosing an optimal permanent site for your bat house, install and finish your bat house all in the same afternoon. Contact us for Florida and other out-of-state installations as well, as we can work with customers with flexible schedules to make this project happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSiting, and install fee is $349.00 for one \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/universal-four-chamber-premium-bat-house\" title=\"bat house\"\u003eColonyLodge\u003c\/a\u003e bat house or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/bcm-super-rocket-roost\" title=\"rocket box bat house\"\u003eSuper Rocket Roost,\u003c\/a\u003e $75 for one additional post installed (All bat house installations assume to be mounted on a post, however we can also install on buildings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall fee is $449.00 for the double post, more than double capacity \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/super-duplex-bat-house\" title=\"bat house\"\u003eSuper Duplex\u003c\/a\u003e bat house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes one 4''x6'' treated post for ColonyLodge and Super Rocket Roosts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80 lbs. of concrete mix, minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery fee is calculated using the current \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/tax-professionals\/standard-mileage-rates\" title=\"Federal Milage Rate\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efederal business roundtrip milage\u003c\/a\u003e rate from Carlisle, PA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf in a wet location, we will includes post protector which may greatly extend life of the post at ground level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe above fee \u003cstrong\u003edoes not\u003c\/strong\u003e include the bat house or pole mount, which must be purchased separately, or added into your total installation estimate. Two bat houses can be mounted back-to-back on a single post. Please specify if more than two posts\/bat house locations are desired on the quote request form below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExample project cost installing one ColonyLodge:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSiting and Installation flat fee: $\u003cspan color=\"#777777\" face=\"-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Fira Sans, Droid Sans, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif\" size=\"3\"\u003e349.00, this can be purchased now using the shopping cart button on this page if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120 miles round trip @ 58 cents\/mile: $69.60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Chamber ColonyLodge Bat House w\/ Post Mount: $229.95\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal cost: $648.55\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#777777\" face=\"-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Fira Sans, Droid Sans, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif\" size=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePosts are installed in a maximum 3' deep by 10'' wide hand-dug hole. You should contact \"Call-before-you-Dig\" at Tel.#811 before we can dig to install your bat house. Inspection must be completed prior to your scheduled bat house install date. \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUse the link below to request a free quote for your custom bat house installation. We will provide an online draft order which will include all costs, which you can then complete by securely entering payment information. If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/bcm-team\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact\u003c\/a\u003e us. Thank you, and we look forward to working with you!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/bat-house-installation-quote\" title=\"Bat House Installation Service\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRequest a Complete Installation Quote which will include your custom bat roost configuration and total calculated delivery fee.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#777777\" face=\"-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Fira Sans, Droid Sans, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif\" size=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e"}

{"id":1932834799719,"title":"BCM Pup Catcher","handle":"bcm-pup-catcher","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eUsefulness of this bat house accessory is debated among biologists. BCM recommends only using it for pup season and -only- if needed. Bat houses that appear to be overheating and losing pups can be solved by adding another bat house, cutting more vents into the bat house, or constructing a shade roof. This accessory may provide a perch for predators. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave the pups! \u003c\/strong\u003eNot every site necessitate a Pup Catcher, but if you have noticed grounded bats around your bat house certain times of the season, this accessory may help. Flailing bats can be helped by installing a net and associated supports below the bat house that enables bats to grab on if they are falling and allow them to climb back to the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do bats drop out of roosts?\u003c\/strong\u003e Maternity colonies that occupy bat houses sometimes encounter problems during the summer months, including overheating and overcrowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby bats need very warm temperatures in order to maintain their growth rate, however, bat houses occasionally overheat during the summer months, causing both pups and mother bats to fall out. These bats are in a weakened state from heat exhaustion and often die.  The added warmth of the summer, coupled with the fact that the population in a bat house will double as the young are born and growing, can result in disastrous consequences for the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen temperatures are extreme, the bats may also be able to move out of the bat house and onto the net to cool themselves, however this may leave them vulnerable to predation. A better solution would be to install an additional bat house nearby, or on the backside of the first. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that grounded bats should never be rescued with bare hands. See this \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/batworld.org\/local-rescue\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLocate a Rescuer page\u003c\/a\u003e for information on how to safely contain bats in trouble, as well as a state-by-state list of bat rescuers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harsh reality of nature is that realistically some bats in your bat colony will not survive. One theory is that the first pup born to a new mother receives all the toxins that have built up, compounding the weakened state, as pups in some locations have been known to drop out despite seemingly normal weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe BCM Pup Catcher\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for long term use. This is a rather robust frame made from sturdy 2''x4'' treated material, which may be painted to match your bat house or pole if desired. We made our pup catcher heavier duty than other versions available. This is so it will hold up to repeated installs, removals, and tosses around the garage during storage. Pup catchers should only be used during the pup season, and only if necessary. Leaving a pup catcher on year-round introduces ledges a predator may take advantage of. With this in mind, we designed ours to install and remove quick, and hold up over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBCM's Pup Catcher is a one-piece design that you simply position under a bat house mounted to a post, and drive two page bolts to secure it. The spacing works perfectly if \u003ca title=\"bat house pole mount kit\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/standard-pole-mount-kit\"\u003eBCM's Pole Mount Kits\u003c\/a\u003e were used to mount the bat house to the post, but may very well work on any maternity bat house. A small minor ledge is formed right at the base of the bat house, which may catch bats dropping from some of the rear-most chambers. Failing that, a 20'' tall screen ends in a basket that covers all of the chambers up to the size of a \u003ca title=\"bat house\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/four-chamber-premium-bat-house\"\u003e4-Chamber Premium Bat House\u003c\/a\u003e. Unlike other designs, we leave the basket smooth-sided, so that bats may be encouraged to climb only the screen leading back to the bat house without becoming stranded as predator-bait. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe screen used in this item is \u003cspan\u003eUV stabilized polyethylene, a significant upgrade from simple window screen. The mesh's 1\/8'' holes is large enough that guano may naturally or wash down thru. The height allows space so that bats have a clear approach and exit from the bat house without the basket being in the way, but also not too tall where bats simply don't have a chance to make the climb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNote: Actual product may reflect minor design updates and may not be exactly as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo be used with: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-Chamber Wooden Bat House\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-Chamber Bat House Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-Chamber Premium Bat House\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle Chamber Bat House\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble Chamber Bat House\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBat Bunker Plus (this Pup Catcher will not span the entire width of this bat house)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny similar bat house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Pennsylvania\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003eAvailable In Stock, \u003cem\u003eUsually Ships 1-2 Days\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","published_at":"2020-11-23T14:57:05-05:00","created_at":"2019-01-05T23:24:28-05:00","vendor":"Bat Conservation and Management","type":"Bat House","tags":["Bat House Accessories","Pole Mount"],"price":4900,"price_min":4900,"price_max":4900,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":19487903187047,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"BCM Pup Catcher","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":4900,"weight":1814,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2378\/9221\/products\/pupcatcher-2.jpg?v=1546748818","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2378\/9221\/products\/pupcatcher-2-2.jpg?v=1546751158","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2378\/9221\/products\/pupcatcher-2-3.jpg?v=1546751522"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2378\/9221\/products\/pupcatcher-2.jpg?v=1546748818","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1125536956519,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.766,"height":4116,"width":3154,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2378\/9221\/products\/pupcatcher-2.jpg?v=1569118799"},"aspect_ratio":0.766,"height":4116,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2378\/9221\/products\/pupcatcher-2.jpg?v=1569118799","width":3154},{"alt":null,"id":1125539151975,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.758,"height":4034,"width":3056,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2378\/9221\/products\/pupcatcher-2-2.jpg?v=1569118799"},"aspect_ratio":0.758,"height":4034,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2378\/9221\/products\/pupcatcher-2-2.jpg?v=1569118799","width":3056},{"alt":null,"id":1125539250279,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.453,"height":4218,"width":1912,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2378\/9221\/products\/pupcatcher-2-3.jpg?v=1569118799"},"aspect_ratio":0.453,"height":4218,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2378\/9221\/products\/pupcatcher-2-3.jpg?v=1569118799","width":1912}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eUsefulness of this bat house accessory is debated among biologists. BCM recommends only using it for pup season and -only- if needed. Bat houses that appear to be overheating and losing pups can be solved by adding another bat house, cutting more vents into the bat house, or constructing a shade roof. This accessory may provide a perch for predators. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave the pups! \u003c\/strong\u003eNot every site necessitate a Pup Catcher, but if you have noticed grounded bats around your bat house certain times of the season, this accessory may help. Flailing bats can be helped by installing a net and associated supports below the bat house that enables bats to grab on if they are falling and allow them to climb back to the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do bats drop out of roosts?\u003c\/strong\u003e Maternity colonies that occupy bat houses sometimes encounter problems during the summer months, including overheating and overcrowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby bats need very warm temperatures in order to maintain their growth rate, however, bat houses occasionally overheat during the summer months, causing both pups and mother bats to fall out. These bats are in a weakened state from heat exhaustion and often die.  The added warmth of the summer, coupled with the fact that the population in a bat house will double as the young are born and growing, can result in disastrous consequences for the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen temperatures are extreme, the bats may also be able to move out of the bat house and onto the net to cool themselves, however this may leave them vulnerable to predation. A better solution would be to install an additional bat house nearby, or on the backside of the first. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that grounded bats should never be rescued with bare hands. See this \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/batworld.org\/local-rescue\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLocate a Rescuer page\u003c\/a\u003e for information on how to safely contain bats in trouble, as well as a state-by-state list of bat rescuers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harsh reality of nature is that realistically some bats in your bat colony will not survive. One theory is that the first pup born to a new mother receives all the toxins that have built up, compounding the weakened state, as pups in some locations have been known to drop out despite seemingly normal weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe BCM Pup Catcher\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for long term use. This is a rather robust frame made from sturdy 2''x4'' treated material, which may be painted to match your bat house or pole if desired. We made our pup catcher heavier duty than other versions available. This is so it will hold up to repeated installs, removals, and tosses around the garage during storage. Pup catchers should only be used during the pup season, and only if necessary. Leaving a pup catcher on year-round introduces ledges a predator may take advantage of. With this in mind, we designed ours to install and remove quick, and hold up over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBCM's Pup Catcher is a one-piece design that you simply position under a bat house mounted to a post, and drive two page bolts to secure it. The spacing works perfectly if \u003ca title=\"bat house pole mount kit\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/standard-pole-mount-kit\"\u003eBCM's Pole Mount Kits\u003c\/a\u003e were used to mount the bat house to the post, but may very well work on any maternity bat house. A small minor ledge is formed right at the base of the bat house, which may catch bats dropping from some of the rear-most chambers. Failing that, a 20'' tall screen ends in a basket that covers all of the chambers up to the size of a \u003ca title=\"bat house\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/four-chamber-premium-bat-house\"\u003e4-Chamber Premium Bat House\u003c\/a\u003e. Unlike other designs, we leave the basket smooth-sided, so that bats may be encouraged to climb only the screen leading back to the bat house without becoming stranded as predator-bait. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe screen used in this item is \u003cspan\u003eUV stabilized polyethylene, a significant upgrade from simple window screen. The mesh's 1\/8'' holes is large enough that guano may naturally or wash down thru. The height allows space so that bats have a clear approach and exit from the bat house without the basket being in the way, but also not too tall where bats simply don't have a chance to make the climb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNote: Actual product may reflect minor design updates and may not be exactly as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo be used with: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-Chamber Wooden Bat House\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-Chamber Bat House Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-Chamber Premium Bat House\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle Chamber Bat House\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble Chamber Bat House\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBat Bunker Plus (this Pup Catcher will not span the entire width of this bat house)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny similar bat house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Pennsylvania\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003eAvailable In Stock, \u003cem\u003eUsually Ships 1-2 Days\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e"}

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