how high to hang bat house
443653
We hung our bat house about 20 ft. up but I believe you can go as high as 40 feet. We also placed it on a single pole as opposed to a tree and it faces South.
443654
I have heard 12-24 feet, not in a tree; don't know if this is backed by anything but Google had the answer. Mine is on the back of my garage and has several bats in it.
1987083
10 pounds should be within the hook's limit. I hung a large Boston fern from one (15-20 lbs) without issue. Just make sure you find a ceiling joist to anchor into!
56080
We hang ours about. 12" from ceiling. Don't make it too low or someone might bang their heads on it.
830006
Your question hits right on target regarding the difficulty with this product. If bats re-locate to this bat house, it is a great improvement for them and they will live better, eat more bugs, and make more bats. However, trying to place the bat house properly to improve your chances of bats moving in, is a difficult thing. My advice is follow the instructions, mount the house at least 10 feet high, make sure varmints (including your pet cat) cannot reach the house. Normally facing east is the best.
922955
I think a std 8' ceiling will be fine. Depending on how tall the kids are too.
1001784
No, a bat house would not work on this pole. Needs a stronger, preferably wooden pole.
1434768
Mine is hung vertically. just make sure you square the measurements and use the included wall anchors.
671102
I have a metal plant hanger that I hang it from. The pole is about 5 feet high.
1759365
I can't answer that - all I can tell you is that we had a bat in the house - and after installing it on the first floor - no more bats. We hung it at an angle so that the sound bounces off the floor and walls and ceiling.
2159200
I bought the anchor that screws into the ground (goes all the way in so it does not add much to the height, perhaps 6 inches, the 3 ft pole, the 2 ft extender and the achla pole top. You end up with approx a 6 ft start to place you bird house on. It is a perfect height for viewing and reaching to fill the feeder.
1050575
Sorry for the delay in response. It would be best in at least a 9' ceiling, if not higher, only to ensure if the kids are a bit older they don't jump to hit the ceiling. We use ours outside as we are in Arizona. But it would work in our house as well.
392512
We use ours outside under a 5' eave overhang along with the other type as described in my review. The do not get rained on or wet if that is your question. The combination is quite effective at getting rid of the bats and their droppings off our decks. We do however take them in each winter. Hope this helps.
1134434
I would recommend hanging as soon as you get it. If a bat needs a home, he will occupy the house at any time. If you are in a colder climate, you want to get them up before March, as bats start waking from hibernation or returning from migration around then.
1564056
Not enough if you are hanging from a vaulted ceiling. I had a I go to Home Depot for more. 36 inchesb as not enough. Also , call the country and they will be mail instructions to put together !!!! It is from utube. Much needed!!!!!
57352
You can mount this to a tree and may find that bats respond better to it on one side of the tree but not the other. A high area is preferable to bats
188469
There is a small hanger on the bottom of the unit that will allow you to hang it from a hook. Be aware that the base would hang down away from the ceiling about 2 inches.
1001785
It would be possible. but the pole is a triangular shape. You would have to have some clamps that would fit over two flat sides and put the house on the third surface of the pole. There could be other ways to do it, too, but just so you are forewarned. :)Our bat house is on the side of our barn under the eaves. We considered putting it on a pole, tho. Good luck!