Fig. 1. Box mounted high on a trunk
Single-Chamber Bat House
Myotis lucifugus — little brown bat
A tidy starter roost for 30–50 bats: one 3/4-inch crevice, grooved inside and out, with a landing pad and side vents.
Leaves us in 1–2 business days. Standard delivery takes 3–6 business days in the contiguous US — free on orders of $75+, otherwise $7.95. Unused items can be returned within 30 days — see our returns policy.
Field tip: Install before April; bats choose roosts when they return in spring.
Field notes on this piece
Bats climb in from below, so the landing pad and every interior surface is cut with horizontal grooves for grip. The 3/4-inch chamber suits little brown bats and other small Myotis common across the northern and eastern US.
Occupancy depends almost entirely on placement. Mount it 12–20 feet up on a building wall or pole with six or more hours of direct sun, within a quarter mile of water. In cooler regions (north of Ohio or above 3,000 ft), ask for the dark stain option at checkout.
What sets it apart
- Grooved for grip inside and out
- Sealed seams keep the roost warm
- Ventilation for hot afternoons
- Mounting cleat included
Pairs well with
Weight-Sensing Squirrel-Proof Seed Feeder
Field-tested on Sciurus carolinensis — eastern gray squirrel
