We’re here to rewrite the narrative around one of the world’s most commonly misunderstood animals.
Our team is on a mission to empower the conservation movement by designing products that facilitate mutually beneficial relationships between people and wildlife. In doing so we welcome a broader demographic to participate in conservation in a meaningful way. With BatBnB, we’re empowering customers to ditch pesticides in favor of a natural alternative, provide a safe home for an animal in need, and educate their communities about the benefits these amazing animals bring.
THINGS WE CARE ABOUT
Promoting a natural alternative to pesticides to keep your garden and family safe.
Educating as to the value bats bring to our shared ecosystem and dispelling common misconceptions.
Providing safe homes for bats at a time when their populations are critically threatened.
CrAFting the highest quality bat houses that are expert Certified and Meet the animal’s needs.
A LITTLE ABOUT OUR JOURNEY…
BatBnB was founded by two friends who anxiously watched in 2016 as more and more pesticide brands continued to roll out in stores. All the while, realizing that nature’s greatest natural pest-control solution, bats, are increasingly threatened and underappreciated in our society. Bats have been declining by the tens of millions due to white-nose syndrome and rapid habitat loss in recent years. Losing bats is not only a massive ecological loss but also a loss of the amazing pest control services they provide. The team concluded that since habitat loss is the main driver of bat extinction, why not help create habitat for bats: bat houses. Bat houses offer safe homes for bats to help raise their pups, while also bringing an eco-friendly form of pest control to people’s backyards.
But there was a problem: the vast majority of existing bat houses on the market, were either poorly designed for the animal’s needs or were constructed as plain clunky boxes that wouldn’t look nice in your yard. That’s when the idea clicked, and BatBnB was born, an incredibly high-quality line of designer bat houses that also look beautiful hanging in your backyard. From a napkin sketch, all the way to the stage of ABC’s Shark Tank, BatBnB has quickly become the world’s highest quality and best-selling bat house and has helped educate millions of people towards newfound respect for this animal. You can now find BatBnBs in backyards all across America including at wineries, state parks, corporate campuses, and more!
Our impact
Thousands of customers in all 50 states and 13 countries!
safe homes for over 600,000 bats and counting!
Through media appearances, we’ve educated millions!
sustainably sourced Western Red Cedar AND carbon offsetting.
HARRISON BROADHURST
CO-FOUNDER // DESIGN & FABRICATION
Harrison is a Senior Designer at The Galante Architecture Studio. In his career he has worked on projects ranging in scale from a 550 sq. ft. residence utilizing a completely CNC’d structure to a 236,000 sq. ft. industrial facility, and he now uses his expertise to design sustainable homes for bats! In his free time, he plays chess, enjoys woodworking, and serenades his wife, three dogs, and two cats with his guitar. He graduated with a B.A. in Architecture from the College of Design at the University of Kentucky.
CHRIS RÄNNEFORS
CO-FOUNDER // MARKETING & OPERATIONS
Christopher is a Senior Sales Manager at Google and has extensive leadership and startup experience in industries ranging from ed-tech to manufacturing. He pursues woodworking and gardening in his spare time, while also enjoying hikes with his wife and two pups. Christopher holds a B.S. in Commerce with a concentration in marketing from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia.
Jessica Woodend
Head of community and partnerships
Jessica has worked as a Wildlife Educator in different locations across the U.S. for over 15 years. Her interest in bat houses led her to create her own years ago and gave them out around the state of Maine to help local bats. She has also helped build bat houses on the TV show Maine Cabin Masters, and is excited to now be working with BatBnB! Jessica has worked with many species of wild animals, including bats! Jessica has a B.S. in Natural Resource Management from Michigan State University.
Merlin Tuttle
Certified Expert Partner
Since co-designing the original BatBnBs in 2017, we’ve had a strong partnership with Merlin Tuttle and his organization. Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation (MTBC), founded by renowned bat expert, educator, and wildlife photographer Merlin Tuttle, works to build understanding and appreciation for the vital role bats play in our world. MTBC offers the world’s finest bat photo gallery, expert insights on bat-related health concerns, and exclusive access to Merlin’s decades of experience. Learn more at www.merlintuttle.org.
Liz Keiser
Graphic Design
FRancis
Head of Barketing// a.k.a Batdog
We’re only just getting started. Want to join us?
Here are some ways to get involved.
Order a BatBnB
Visit the Bat Education Zone to help educate your community about bats
Donate to Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation
Send us a message! We’re open to partnerships and new ideas!