Louisiana Bat House Monitoring
Thank you for taking the time to participate in Louisiana Bat Monitoring. The information you provide helps to determine what houses work best in Louisiana. Contact Nikki Anderson: ldwfwildifehealth@wlf.la.gov, 225-765-5030
General Information
We ask for your address so we know where bat houses are throughout the state. This information is very important for monitoring what species and locations. Your name and phone number will only be used for us to contact you, we like to check in on the bats from time to time. We will not share your information with any outside parties.
Name
First Name
Last Name
Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
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Tell Us About Your Bats
Date
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
How many years has the bat house been up?
How many years have bats been using the house?
How many dead bats do you find yearly?
Do bats use the house during the Fall and/or Winter from October through March?
Yes
No
I'm not sure
Do bats use the house during the Spring and/or Summer from April through September?
Yes
No
I'm not sure
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Tell Us About How Your Bat House Is Made
What is your bat house made of?
Treated wood
Untreated wood
I'm not sure
Other
Does the house have a covering over the roof?
No, it's the same material as the rest of the house
Yes, it has a metal cover
Yes, it has a shingle cover
I'm not sure
Is the house water tight? For example, all seams are caulked closed.
Yes
No
I'm not sure
Does the house have a finish on the outside?
No, it is natural wood
Water-based/latex pain
Oil-based paint
Wood Stain
Water-based polyurethane
Oil-based polyurethane
I'm not sure
Other
What color is the outside of the house?
Natural wood
White
Light Gray
Dark Gray
Light Blue
Dark Blue
Light Green
Dark Green
Light Brown/Tan
Dark Brown/Tan
Black
Other
Does the house have a finish on the inside?
No, it is natural wood
Water-based/latex pain
Oil-based paint
Wood Stain
Water-based polyurethane
Oil-based polyurethane
I'm not sure
Other
What color is the inside of the house?
Natural wood
White
Light Gray
Dark Gray
Light Blue
Dark Blue
Light Green
Dark Green
Light Brown/Tan
Dark Brown/Tan
Black
Other
Which house style above is the closest to the shape of your bat house shape?
House Style 1
House Style 2
House Style 3
House Style 4
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Tell Us About How The House Is Mounted
What is the house mounted on?
Wood Poll/Post
Metal Poll/Post
Tree
Building
Other
Is the house mounted near any of these?
Ditch
Garden
Orchid
Pasture
Pond/Lake
Stream
Woods/Forest
How much sun does the house receive?
Full sun all day
Shaded all day
Full sun in the morning, shaded in the afternoon
Shaded in the morning, full sun in the afternoon
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Now It's Time To Get Specific
We ask these very specific questions to help understand what really works here in Louisiana. The more we know the better we can help others provide homes for bats. We understand you may not know all of this information and we appreciate any specific information you can offer!
Bat House Parts
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What is the length of the house in inches when measured from side to side?
Inches
What is the width of the house in inches when measured from front to back?
Inches
What is the height of the house in inches when measured from top to bottom?
Inches
Does the roof overhang the house?
Yes
No
I'm not sure
Does the house have a landing?
Yes
No
I'm not sure
What type of landing does the house have?
None
Smooth
Grooves/Channels
Mesh material covers landing
Other
How many chambers does the house have?
Does the house have any vents?
Yes
No
I'm not sure
How many vents does the house have in total?
Where are the vents located on the house?
There are no vents
One Side
Both Sides
Front
Back
On Chamber Boards
Other
What material are the chambers made of?
Wood
Wire
Screen
Plastic
I'm not sure
Other
What is the width of space between the chambers in inches when measure from board to board?
Inches
Which chamber type above most closely matches your house type?
Chamber Type 1
Chamber Type 2
Chamber Type 3
Chamber Type 4
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