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Plant a Bat Garden

For Insect Eating Bats:

Look for scented plants that will attract insects:

  • Evening Primrose
  • Night-Scented Stock
  • Nicotiana
  • Moonflowers
  • Night Phlox
  • Honeysuckle
  • Four-o-clocks
  • Salvia
  • Lemon Balm
  • Mint
  • Marjoram
  • Lavender
  • Thyme
  • Sage

Bats will prefer a garden that is close to woods or some type of shelter.  If possible, plant near a group of trees.  A fence or wall with ivy or other climbing vines is good too.

If there isn't a water source nearby, create a shallow pond in your garden.

Leave a light on to attract insects.

Do not use pesticides.

 

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