I've read that the cedar needs to be aired out because bats do not like woods with strong scents. Has this already been aired out?
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When I opened the box containing the bat shelter, I was worried that it wasn't really made of cedar...that's how little of the scent remained. Even if you do smell cedar, it'll take some time for the bats to find the shelter...by then, any scent that did exist will have disappeared. Hope that helps.
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I had this stored in my office in the box for about 2 weeks til I put it together, & while not a gasoline smell, yes, there was definitely a very strong odor. It didn't smell like my grandma's cedar hope chest, more like strong, strong stain & wood odors. Once I unboxed it, the smell was pretty intense for another day or so, but by the time I finally got around to putting it together, which took all of like 20/25 minutes, the smell had pretty much dissipated.
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I just got my pack in. I also noticed a mild oily film inside of the packaging. However the blocks were dry. The instructions refer to applying a cedar spray to the blocks every 6 months. Not sure why.
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You'd think so, but there isn't. Perhaps the first minute you remove the garment, but once it hits the air, it's totally fine. (And if any scent lingers, cedar is a nice one to have, as opposed to the scent of moth balls.) Hope this helps.
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I have not picked up acorns, however, I have some hard pods from a sweet glum tree that really makes a bad sound if I get into any. I have since stopped using the vac on them and I rake them into a pile and pick them up by hand. Not to bad, better than damaging the vac.
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it should be its suppose to be made of natural materials so wood is natural and is able to get wet, clean it and let it air dry. That's too bad re: mites; something we dread, have seen them in the store with mites and its not a pretty sight.
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I had the same problem, poor kitty would dig and dig trying to cover it up, and tracked like crazy. Then the last fragrance free box I got at petsmart smelled like febreze, super strong smell that gave me a migraine. A friend and I went to the store and checked all the boxes they had and they all had a strong scent. The store just said 'it happens, complain to arm & hammer', though they did offer to refund me if I still had the receipt. I went with Dr. Elsey's Precious Cat also, so much better. Clumps much better, hardly any dust, doesn't track as much and zero smell.
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I didn't have much luck with this product... and I don't care for the smell of the product itself. I had better luck with the OUT! products and they have one specifically for hardwood. Good Luck!
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I'm not much help. I used the cedar paper to line a hope chest. After almost 2 years have to say the cedar "scent" is almost gone.
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I saw the very same thing and I think it's a little smoke and mirrors from the seller! The bat itself bears no indication. The wood is light in colour, so I'd bet it's ash. Ash has been the favoured wood for baseball bats.
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my neighbor has had bats twice now last year 50 bats this year close to 80 bats needs to be facing east or SE ,not on tree on house or barn or pole .his is on barn
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Hey there.... It has a smell. It isn't too bad but I would avoid breathing much of it. It can make me dizzy. I don't have a wood oak table but I do have a wood table that doesn't have a sealing finish on it. Meaning it is just stained. I have tried some other things but really like this stuff for my dining table. I don't like the smell but I am sensitive. I feel the results of using it are worth putting up with the smell. My table is a medium brown. Using this product has given it a nice patina if you will but has not discolored my table. I do need to reapply the wax about once a month. Just like waxing a car you only want to apply a thin coat. Hope this helps.... Hey there.... It has a smell. It isn't too bad but I would avoid breathing much of it. It can make me dizzy. I don't have a wood oak table but I do have a wood table that doesn't have a sealing finish on it. Meaning it is just stained. I have tried some other things but really like this stuff for my dining table. I don't like the smell but I am sensitive. I feel the results of using it are worth putting up with the smell. My table is a medium brown. Using this product has given it a nice patina if you will but has not discolored my table. I do need to reapply the wax about once a month.... » Read More Hey there.... It has a smell. It isn't too bad but I would avoid breathing much of it. It can make me dizzy. I don't have a wood oak table but I do have a wood table that doesn't have a sealing finish on it. Meaning it is just stained. I have tried some other things but really like this stuff for my dining table. I don't like the smell but I am sensitive. I feel the results of using it are worth putting up with the smell. My table is a medium brown. Using this product has given it a nice patina if you will but has not discolored my table. I do need to reapply the wax about once a month. Just like waxing a car you only want to apply a thin coat. Hope this helps.... « Show Less
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The wood is left unfinished, so it's rough and natural. It's built with bats needs. Very nice, well-built bat house. I haven't hung mine yet- waiting on exterior renovations first. Highly recommend this bat house.
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There is no guarantee they will come. The idea is that hopefully they will find the bat house and decide it is better than their present accomidations. I will say that mine has not attracted any I would recommend placing it in the shade under or attached to a tree. This seems contrary to the recommendations, but mine is standalone in the hot sun and would surely feel like an oven to the bats in the summer, but the bats have thus far turned their noses up at my Section 8 housing offering.
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I believe so, I'm not sure. I do believe it prevents them from laying eggs. Cedar has been used for centuries to prevent moths, so there must be a reason.
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I mounted my bat house on a southern exposure under the roof overhang as high as I could, approximately 12 feet above grade. This is my second season and so far, no bats. I am at 46 deg N Latitude and there are plenty of bats in the area. I will try another exposure after this season if I do not get any tenants.
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I have three cats who use the tree bungalow and the bungalow stands in my bedroom but I have had no odor at any time. I would think it could be cleaned with a Woolite sudsy solution and put out in the sun to dry however. That's what I would try if it became necessary for me. I think you will find this product a great idea for hour cats. My three certainly seem to enjoy theirs.