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 CertificationWhat is BCI's certification program? 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. BCI's Bat Approved certification will demonstrate to prospective buyers that a bat house is acceptable to bats. Manufacturers can use the Bat Approved logo on bat houses, and in the instructions, packaging, and advertising (for approved bat house designs only). Advertising for approved designs must be reviewed by BCI for accurate content. BCI will provide a letter of certification for manufacturers that can be copied and included with approved models. We hope this Bat Approved program will encourage manufacturers to design bat-friendly, high-quality bat houses. Those houses which successfully attract bats will further conservation efforts as well as strengthen manufacturers sales. As a result, everyone benefits.
Where can I buy BCI certified bat houses? Bat houses which meet BCI's standards for certification are listed by location here. Look for BCI's certification logo whenever you buy a bat house! For more information, contact: The Bat House Project |
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