Joe's going batty

Joe Homer thought that the blokes at The Shed were pulling his leg when when told that he could solve his mosquito problem by enticing microbats into the backyard. Having never seen or heard of these dynamic little critters he was sceptical about their existence and the possibility of them colonising the Microbat Boxes being built at The Shed, especially with openings no bigger than his finger.

Nonetheless, Joe is now a convert!! Not only has he taken a number of the Microbat Boxes to hang in his yard, he has visited the local bat enthusiast to collect some poo and pee to place inside. He has been advised by John Connor, batbox designer and builder, that this is the way to attract an active and viable micro-bat community to his garden. During the visit to the "bat lady", Joe was offered the opportunity to hold a Little Forest Bat in his hand. (pictured above)

The Shed is eagerly awaiting reports from Joe about the success of his bat colony.

Amazing what you learn at the Kincumber Men's Shed !!