Bat House Forum

[jules]

Hello, has anyone seen bat habitat created using old telephone poles and cedar shingles?
Thanks
Jules

[Joe Spencer]

I believe Kent Borcherding has but would have to dig for photos. If telephone poles are to be used as part of a roosting area where the bats will be gripping and staying on them they must be so old so the creosote is gone or dried out from them otherwise it is a known carcinogen also giving off VOC's which is not good for any wildlife. If they are merely being used to support a bat house it is not as bad.