Bat House Comparisons

Have you been going crazy searching the Internet and stores for the best bat house to buy, and come to the conclusion that you are now more confused then ever before? That is what happens every day to so many people when searching for bat houses on the Internet and in stores.

There are far too many 2nd and/or 3rd party "sellers" of bat houses, and a lot of conflicting stories, that are misleading, or just not true, about the individual quality of the product.

Hear what an expert in the field has to say!

If you want to talk to someone about a question that you have, you will find that most resellers have very little information printed on their websites, if any, and they are generally not available to answer any of your questions.

For instance, take Amazon or Ebay, just try to get in touch with someone to get a question answered, that you have. Good Luck!

The right size and design is critical when it comes to buying the best bat house or bats will not move in. If it was not designed and built according to the best construction specifications recommended and approved by published standards from MTBC (Merlin Tuttle Bat Conservation) & BCI (Bat Conservation International), then it most likely "WILL NOT" attract bats and they surely will not move in.

The 5 Bat Houses Used in our Comparison Chart

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The comparison chart below will show you the pro's and con's of just a few of the many so-called bat houses that are sold on the Internet by 2nd and/or 3rd party resellers and at local retailers. Compare the qualities of each and see which one you prefer.

Disclaimer:

All of the following comparison statistics are based on Single/ Double Cell units that we actual purchased from our competitors or Amazon, so we could see for ourselves how the bat houses where constructed and what type of installation instructions they furnish with their unit. We have no reason to believe that these comparison units will or will not work for bat occupancy, but it is highly "unlikely" as they are not constructed according to research studies or standards. Pay particular attention on the chart to the size of the four competitor units compared to our bat house.

Bat House Comparison Chart

The comparison chart below only reflects information on our single cell units. We have 5 different models to choose from all built with the same high quality standards, just different sizes.

	BBY	Planted Perfect	Evergreen Ent.	Houseables	Sparkleberry

	AAA	B	C	D	E
Size	29h x 15.5w	15h x 9.25w	13.5h x 8.5w	16h x 10w	10 5/8h x 6 7/8w
MTBC Certified	Yes	No	No	No	No
BCI Certified	Yes	No	No	No	No
Chambers/Cells	Single Cell	2	1	1	1
Chamber Size	3/4"	7/8"	5/8"	1 3/4th"	2"
Weight	11.12	1.12	1.2	4.0	1.4
Const. Mat.	Cedar	Pine	???	Fir	Cedar
Joint Const.	Beveled/Overlap 50 year Sealant	None	None	Butt Joints	None
Fasteners	Brass Screws	Brads	Brads	Brads	Brads
Roof	Metal/Copper	Wood	Wood	Wood	Wood
Rear Side	Metal	Wood	Wood	Wood
Weather Tight	Yes	???	???	???	???
Landing Pad	Grooved	Not Grooved	Grooved	Grooved	Grooved
Landing Pad Restricted	No	No	No	Yes	No
Finish Options	Yes	None	None	None	None
Mounting Options	Yes	???	???	???	???
Mounting Brackets Available	Yes	None	None	None	None
Product Origin	USA	China	China	???	???
Warranty	Lifetime	Lifetime	None	None	None
Contact Info	Email/Phone	???	???	???	???
Shipping	Free	Questionable	???	???	???
Installation Instructions	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Installation Service Provided	Yes	No	No	No	No
Models Available	5	1	1	1	1

Color Codes:

Green = Excellent

Red = No Info. or Questionable

Blue = Foreign Manufacturer

Black = You Decide

After reviewing the Bat House Comparison Chart which bat house do you think is the best bet for your money? Don't waste your money on a product that most likely "will not work". Take a look at our bat house issues to avoid page. Buy a Quality Cedar Bat House from BBY then you can be assured that you have bought the best product on the Internet. We also offer Custom Built Bat Houses.

Now you can sit back and watch the bats in the evening catch all of the pesky mosquitoes. Make sure you check the manufacturer with the most Green categories to make a properly informed decision on your purchase.

Customer Review: The house arrived early Saturday morning in excellent shape and I'm very impressed by the build quality. Being an engineer and hobbyist woodworker, I appreciate the excellent wood products you use and your attention to construction details. I was very impressed by the completeness of the accompanying documentation - most companies these days simply send the product without any support included. I very much support companies that ask for feedback from their customers. I have included my answers for your review.
Thank you, Hap M. Montville. NJ.

If you want a bat house design that is MTBC Certified and BCI Certified and has proven itself out in the field for over a decade in research studies, then look no further! We have the best bat houses on the Internet for sale ( 5 ) of them to be exact. We only provide high quality cedar bat houses built to attract and house bats for your intended application.

We are the only Internet provider of Hand Crafted Cedar Bat Houses that offers several options, unlike other manufacturers that sell there products "as is" or the "what you see is what you get", approach.

Our options are: 5 Different Sizes, Paint or Stain Finish, Metal or Copper Roof, Engraving, Mounting Brackets.

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