Certified Models

Many bat houses on the market today are not suitable for North American species because of poor design or construction, and many also lack proper instructions concerning painting, placement, sun exposure, and mounting. In response, BCI has established a Bat Approved Certification Program to help improve the quality of commercially produced bat houses. In addition to the bat houses BCI offers in our catalog, there are now designs from other companies that meet our recommendations.

After a manufacturer submits a model for review, its design, construction, overall quality, instructions, and literature are evaluated. Only those models meeting all of our guidelines will earn certification, although designs with a proven track record of success can be granted Bat Approved status based upon past performance. All certifications are given for a two-year period, at which time the bat house and instructions must be re-evaluated.

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