how far away or close to the area that im trying to protect myself from the bugs should i install the bat house?
1411295
Like Jerry, I've installed our bat house under the roofline and at the back of our house.
1411296
I don't have my bat house hung yet, so don't have a clue. Am waiting for my son to have a rest from farming to nail it up for me. It won't be as close as I'd like it, but have been told that the bats fly far enough to eat bugs that it won't matter. I hope that is right!!
1411297
I wish I knew the answer to your question. I don't think that you can plan that part. You can only plan where you will put the bat house. It tells you in the directions how to place it for being most effective. South side of house, as high as you can put it. I put mine next to the side entrance, and they may not come down that low and where it's accessible to human interruptions. The directions also said not to expect them to take up residence in the first year. I have seen several bats circling my house, so I was keeping my fingers crossed that they will notice the house sooner or later. Good luck with yours!!! I wish I knew the answer to your question. I don't think that you can plan that part. You can only plan where you will put the bat house. It tells you in the directions how to place it for being most effective. South side of house, as high as you can put it. I put mine next to the side entrance, and they may not come down that low and where it's accessible to human interruptions. The directions also said not to expect them to take up residence in the first year. I have seen several bats circling my house, so I was keeping my fingers crossed that they will notice the house sooner or later.... » Read More I wish I knew the answer to your question. I don't think that you can plan that part. You can only plan where you will put the bat house. It tells you in the directions how to place it for being most effective. South side of house, as high as you can put it. I put mine next to the side entrance, and they may not come down that low and where it's accessible to human interruptions. The directions also said not to expect them to take up residence in the first year. I have seen several bats circling my house, so I was keeping my fingers crossed that they will notice the house sooner or later. Good luck with yours!!! « Show Less
1411298
Not to worry, the bats will find the bugs. Our bat house is mounted at the rear of our house, but you can place yours where you please!
1172501
I purchased 3 for our acreage, placed about 25 ft. from all sides of house. I too had an endless supply of mosquitos from a neighbors pond & creek bed. It seems to have cut them down considerably. We do go out with leaf blower at least once a week to blow off the collection that sticks to the zapper. Chickens eat the piles below it.
1364426
bugs can definitely fit, mice won't be able to. I punched mine out, partially so I could run the wiring from my solar panel into the shed. It might vent a little but it still gets super hot inside on sunny days. I'm thinking of adding a small fan that could also run off the solar panel or a second panel
606243
From what i've read...about 10 feet off the ground, get some early morning sun to gently warm up the bats. i'd say on a flat wall vs a tree. Mine is on a tree, not yet populated. Hear it helps to get some bat guano to attract them, how else will they know it's there?? Good luck!
712053
As we have no porch or patio we mounted the Dyno Trap on the far corner of our garage. The side of the garage faces the back yard. Putting the trap on the farther corned allowed us to position it toward the back of our yard which is approximately 1/2 acre or more. This position is really in a corner of the yard, closest to our garden and a small rose bed, but seems to be working very well. We are in the third week of using it and I have noticed a significant difference in the number of mosquitoes attacking us. Hopefully, you will find this information useful.
802628
I used one with great results and I own 3+ acres. Just place one trao away from your 800 sq foot garden as so you don't attract beetles to your garden. One will work but you can use two.
1450784
My backyard and garden is a 50X75 ft. area and seems to cover this. Have had no mole/vole problems since I installed. I life at the beach, so I'm in a sandy soil area. Drove the critters into my neighbors yard though.
2090197
We have several of these around our place, they work great. Place them at least 5-6 foot off the ground near entry doors to keep flies from entering the house. I only use them outside. You will know when the can is empty or the batteries need replaced because the flies will be back. I wish it had a day/night sensor so it wasn't wasted by spraying all night, but other than that, they work great!
1246535
I'm sure it can be on the patio. It is quiet, but the light attracts bugs. I put my trap between me and what I believe the source of the bug population is, a swampy pond! We sit about 10 yards from one of my traps and we don't hear it at all. Hope this helps
2015693
This may attract some flies from your next door neighbors, but not the neighborhood. Also, this should be hung approximately 30 - 45 ft from your home and the infested area.
667836
I live in Michigan and what I did was take a 2foot by 1 foot piece of wood and then I put a couple screws into the wood. I then took some thread and tied each egg sac to a screw. I leaned the piece of wood against a wall near my garden. This protected the egg sacs from rain and the direct sun and kept them out of sight of most predators. It has been about a month or more since I did this and I am happy to report that I have several half inch long mantis babies in my garden. I don't believe the heat would harm them as long as you keep the egg sac in a shaded are that is also near a garden or a water source. Just my opinion. i'm no bug expert. I live in Michigan and what I did was take a 2foot by 1 foot piece of wood and then I put a couple screws into the wood. I then took some thread and tied each egg sac to a screw. I leaned the piece of wood against a wall near my garden. This protected the egg sacs from rain and the direct sun and kept them out of sight of most predators. It has been about a month or more since I did this and I am happy to report that I have several half inch long mantis babies in my garden. I don't believe the heat would harm them as long as you keep the egg sac in a shaded are that is also near a... » Read More I live in Michigan and what I did was take a 2foot by 1 foot piece of wood and then I put a couple screws into the wood. I then took some thread and tied each egg sac to a screw. I leaned the piece of wood against a wall near my garden. This protected the egg sacs from rain and the direct sun and kept them out of sight of most predators. It has been about a month or more since I did this and I am happy to report that I have several half inch long mantis babies in my garden. I don't believe the heat would harm them as long as you keep the egg sac in a shaded are that is also near a garden or a water source. Just my opinion. i'm no bug expert. « Show Less
1779953
I would find somewhere else unless you enjoy the zapping sound. Also, it will draw bugs to the area in general, so it should be away from where you sit, windows, etc. In general you hang them far away from the house or areas you hang out. Mine is below the overhang of a detached garage. (On a timer so that it comes on for a few hours every night) Line of sight doesn't matter, but you'll want to empty it periodically, so don't make it too difficult to get it back down.
339435
Will deter your species of wasp depending on their sense of what constitutes a "neighborhood" -- in general, about 100-200 feet depending not he species.
14279
I used two for half acre, one on each side of my house. Not sure how much area one trap can cover.
1533633
I really can't answer that with certainty. When I'm working within 5 to 10 ft of the device, I do hear the bugs getting zapped. Otherwise, I don't think I have paid attention to it. I would say about 15 - 20 feet. It does clear a broad area, so setting back away from traffic should not reduce it's effectiveness.
606245
We set ours near where the bats had been living, about 15-17 feet above ground on the west side, as they had already chosen, which seems good to avoid too much sun, too much north wind, etc. Word is it can take 3 years before they are really in evidence. Still hopeful.
698032
Oh, yeah, kills 'em-dead - in a CONTAINED area. Get a fogger for outdoor use; I use pest strips for seldom-used rooms, not recommended for 24/7 use in occupied rooms.