Project aims to help declining bat population Oct 22, 2008
Some South Dakotans are helping by building bat houses. On the Net. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Recreation department gets boost from donations Sep 23, 2008
They ll be back another time for another service project with birdhouses and bat houses, Bangs said. They re a very active group and there were a lot of kids and parents there, so it was fun to have them. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Hartsfield-Jackson gives birds a splashy hangout Sep 22, 2008
The project features a reconstructed stream, wooden bat houses, three observation decks, a half-mile mulch walking trail and a gravel parking lot. Three dams made of car-size rocks and packed with dirt have created three ponds where bass and nesting birds now live. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Eagle Scout to be honored Sep 20, 2008
For his service project, Cole built eight 24x36-inch bat houses for the Wildlife Habitat Council and placed this along the Minnesota River to held control the mosquito population. Cole has served as Troop 58's Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader and Scribe. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Public health: Bugs, bats and bites Sep 6, 2008
This inquiry was in response to an e-mail from a reader who was wondering if his well-intentioned bat houses were, in fact, helping to reduce the population of mosquitoes and, therefore, his chances of EEE and WNv. Or, he wondered, had he simply exchanged one threat for another and was inviting the risk of rabies into his yard. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Bat Facts, Myths, and Benefits Aug 14, 2008
With the all the benefits of bats living on or near a property, many people actually attract bats by erecting bat houses, either purchased or home-built. If you would like to attract bats, see Erecting a Bathouse. (Suite101.com)
What would I do without baseball? Jul 26, 2008
In the continuing effort to improve the sports complex, KYSO has purchased bat houses to help Mother Nature in mosquito control. Iarossi Painting finished painting the houses for KYSO and now they are awaiting their installation around the complex. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Bats in our belfries Jul 16, 2008
To prevent bats from roosting in buildings, bat houses are often built to provide an alternative home. But this doesn t always work. (Pearland Journal, TX)
West Nile virus tests come back positive Jul 16, 2008
"Using bat houses encourages bats to live in the area, which is a natural form of pesticide, as bats can eat their weight, and then some, in bugs every night," said Jerry Feaser of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. And there are other plusses to buying or constructing a simple bat house for your yard. (Lancaster Newspapers)
Eliminate water to deter mosquitoes Jul 13, 2008
What do you think of installing purple martin or bat houses. Nellie Holleman, Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
No spraying for mosquitoes, at least for now Jul 2, 2008
The commission also recommended use of purple martins and bat houses. Both martins and bats eat mosquitoes. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
In Our View: Protecting yourself against bat rabies Jun 25, 2008
In fact, some people even install bat houses on their properties to help reduce the pest population. Bats will probably never enjoy a cuddly public image. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Mosquito numbers on the rise after floods Jun 19, 2008
rural_living wrote on Jun 18, 2008 8:47 PM:" so now the cities need to install bat houses and martin houses....between them all they will eat THOUSANDS of mosquitoes each every day...and no pesticides would be needed!! ". ADD YOUR COMMENTS. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Rachel Carson home hosts a green feast May 22, 2008
Sherry and Jerry Shrum, of the Web-based company Merlin's Bark Products, which uses recycled and repurposed wood to create handcrafted products, including bird and bat houses and outdoor planters. "The best example of Merlin's Bark Products beliefs and goals connecting with Rachel's would have to her love of nature. All of our products are designed with the ultimate goal of helping to bring nature and wildlife into people's yards. By actively attracting birds and bats into an area (by installing... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Resident requests end to mosquito fogging; Council discovers problem with soda contract May 15, 2008
Bil wrote on May 14, 2008 11:01 PM:" Bats are a natural mosquito killer, are good for pollination and are harmless. Don't believe all of the negative superstitious myths. They don't nest in your hair. They don't carry rabies any more than any other animal. They don't attack people or suck blood, but the mosquitos do. One bat can eat 1200 mosquitos in one hour. Put away the poisonous chemicals,put up some bat houses, and let nature take its course. ". Name. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
TPZ gives nod to Millbrook Greens detail plan Apr 11, 2008
Bat houses will be erected to help control mosquitoes. There will be a butterfly garden, and the development will be "pedestrian friendly." Wetlands, water and natural resources will be preserved, and swales are planned to avert run-off onto neighboring properties. (Windsor Journal, CT)
Lonely Flathead liberals share views over brews (942) Mar 10, 2008
Brown himself's been a truck driver and an airplane builder, and a bar owner and a beer brewer and a chocolatier and a sailor and an Army man and a builder of bat houses, and his chapter is a whole lot like that. Because you know, politics and beer don't always mix that well, if you know what I mean. (Missoulian, MT)
Public schools award 'idea' grants Jan 12, 2008
Third graders at Booth Hill School are getting ready to prepare a WebQuest on bats, learning about these creatures and their impact on the environment before adopting a bat and building bat houses ... The students are hoping to be able to hang bat houses in the spring and lay the groundwork for future classes to compile data on whether the bats - natural mosquito exterminators -reduce the need for chemical sprays in the area. (Valley News, CT)
* School touts using `bat houses' in the fight against bugs Jan 11, 2008
School touts using `bat houses' in the fight against bugs ... The faculty at an elementary school in central Taiwan touted the efficacy of their "bat houses" yesterday ... The bat houses were first set up on campus several years ago to fight bugs, and the faculty say that thousands of mosquitoes have been eaten each night ever since. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Step Up Childcare in the Spotlight Sep 21, 2007
When the money comes through and she can build a facility, she also plans to have a bird aviary, build bat houses, and keep mini-horses and donkeys on the property. "We want to do some really neat environmental (education) things," she said. (Cedar Crest East Mountain Telegraph, NM)
Handling Bats Requires Care Aug 10, 2007
Some people erect bat houses on their property to encourage bats to stay nearby to rid the area of pesky and dangerous insects and at the same time luring them away from the dwelling house ... Although Tillman said there is no practical way to keep bats away from property, the use of bat houses in some cases has kept the situation under control ... Bat houses differ from bird houses in that they have walls and ceiling but no flooring. (The Pilot Newspaper)
On the Road with Jennifer - UPDATED 5:30 p.m. Friday Aug 9, 2007
Once we got to camp, the concern was the bat houses ... I however like bat houses ... At dusk everyone stood around the bat houses awaiting their exit. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Bats stalking the night as new allies in mosquito fight Aug 1, 2007
Armed with research showing that bats eat 3,000 mosquito-size insects a night, the town put up 10 bat houses late last summer in places where mosquitoes seemed to swarm and bite the most: fishing holes, parks, and the East Bridgewater High School football field, where there's a house for 300 bats behind the scoreboard ... The Plymouth County Sheriff's Office and Marshfield have put up bat houses, while other towns such as Plympton and West Bridgewater are considering it ... Some homeowners have... (Boston Globe)
Oakdale looks to go natural Jun 7, 2007
In addition to recent work done to water-retention ponds, the environmental consulting firm has finished construction on two bat houses - one built by second-grade Cub Scouts Pack 207 in Coralville, according to a release ... "The bat houses will help control the insect population around the pond," said Megan Black, an environmental scientist at Stanley Consultants, adding that the houses rest about 12 feet above the ground on a single pole. (Daily Iowan, IA)
An elementary helping hand Jun 5, 2007
The Taylor Park school cafeteria turned into an assembly line as students completed nine bat houses and three wood duck homes with the help of a few environmental cleanup contractors and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Before the work began, students answered questions about the cleanup of the polluted site at Henderson and Crocker streets (also known as CMC Heartline Properties) and the vital role of animal life surrounding the local ecosystem. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Bat-removal season takes flight May 27, 2007
Bob Philbrook wrote on May 26, 2007 10:26 PM:" Fear of bats is just typical Freeport misinformation. Bet most Freeporters still believe bats will fly into one's hair! I heard that all my life and it is just another bit of Freeport misinformation. Well, here we have Freeporters complaining about mosquitoes and at the same time complaining about bats that eat thousands every night. As you can tell I like bats. They eat mosquitos. They don't attack me. In Houston and Austin Texas bats are loved and... (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
4-H youths make summer break time for county fair May 23, 2007
4-H gives area youth a chance to pursue their own interests-from photography to archery, from building bat houses to raising sheep ... In addition, many of the students were participating in non-animal events, i.e., showing bat houses, tie-dyed items, wreaths, decorative boxes, and candles ... At the event, students have an opportunity to learn how to make crafts such as bat houses or stepping stones, or learn how to knit or scrapbook. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Habitat for the Web May 18, 2007
A birdhouse auction with bird and bat houses that have been handmade by a local contractor and other Habitat friends will add to the levity. There is sure to be something to keep everyone entertained all evening, whether it is enjoying the scenery, eating, talking to friends or dancing under the light of the moon, said one Habitat representative. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Earth Day '07: Zoos jump on board to celebrate Apr 20, 2007
Staffers will teach a series of simple earth friendly activities such as building a toad abode, creating butterfly gardens, building bat houses and counting birds. "Zoos and aquariums are accessible to everyone and they inspire conservation by connecting people to the world of wildlife" said Brandie Smith, Director of Conservation and Science for the AZA. "We hope people will join us on Earth Day because there's no better place to celebrate wildlife and to learn about how you can improve things... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Going to bat for conservation Apr 4, 2007
The most obvious will be the 10 wooden bat houses positioned on tall poles in the park ... So for his Eagle Scout project, he chose to build bat houses for the park ... Then he attended a City Council meeting to ask for approval to build and install 10 bat houses in the park. (The News-Herald)
Laurel Garden Club members share love of gardening Apr 1, 2007
Put up birdfeeders, birdhouses and bat houses for natural insect control. Want to join. (Scranton Times, PA)
Residents Finding Bats Inside Their Apartments Mar 30, 2007
Bat Conservation International says bats that take up residence in homes or "bat houses" are not known to have caused a single case of human rabies in the past 15 years. . (K-Eye News, TX)
Catch spring fever at Bloom 'N' Grow's two-day festival Mar 30, 2007
Other experts expected to appear are Tim McColgan, horticulture manager, and Tristen Smith, lead horticulturist, of Gaylord Palms hotel, who will discuss spring annuals; and Jay Rogers of Batcasa, who will talk about bat houses. Bloom 'N' Grow Garden Society is an affiliate of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs Inc. The prestigious Kellog Award, given annually to one garden club in the United States, was presented to the club in 2001 for its creation and maintenance of the Path of Life. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
GM mosquito could target malaria Mar 22, 2007
Got rid of standing water and put up bat houses all over. Neat little creatures these flying mice, and I don't want to hear they carry disease's. (Scotsman)
An Irish family man Feb 25, 2007
Adirondack chairs, bookcases, toy boxes, night stands, bat houses, and anything else that struck his fancy flew out of the workshop, and went to those who cherish them still. Patrick loved researching, and prided himself on making educated purchases. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Belding Girl Scout’s award is good as Gold Feb 24, 2007
Heather Huey built and distributed 80 bat houses as well as creating this brochure about bats ... To fulfill her final community assistance requirement, Huey designed a project to build and distribute bat houses throughout the community for Belding s residents ... She made 80 bat houses from plywood, screen and nails and has distributed more than 50 so far. (Greenville, The Daily News, MI)
