The Habibat 3S Bat Box is a small, solid box made of insulating concrete which provides an internal roost space, and can be integrated into the fabric of a building as it is built or renovated.
The Habibat 3S is a smaller version of the Habibat 001 and can be supplied with an open or closed top (for stacking)
Key Features:
- Suits for most species common to the UK
- Single chambered unit with integrated V system
- Can be faced/coursed to suit the design-build
Boxes are made to order. Your delivery will take place in 1-2 weeks for unfaced boxes, and 3-4 weeks for standard or bespoke facing.
Why do we need to protect bats?
Bats play an important role within our environment. As well as performing some pollination, bats are a natural control of insect populations as these are their main food source. Bats are also a good indicator species of environmental health, with changes in populations reflecting local biodiversity.
Bats are a schedule 1 protected species under the Wildlife & Countryside Act. It is illegal for any member of the public to disturb a roost, handle or kill any bat. Bat boxes therefore may only be inspected by a licensed bat worker. However, you can monitor your bat box without disturbance, look for mouse-sized droppings beneath the box as a clue to occupation or observe from a distance at dusk to see if bats are exiting the box to hunt.
MATERIAL: Concrete plus facing product
The Habibat 3S can be faced with a number of products to suit the design-build. This includes brick, block, stone, wood or a rendered finish, ensuring the box is unobtrusive and aesthetically pleasing.
CHOICE OF 3 PLINTH COLOURS ARE AVAILABLE:
- smooth blue
- smooth red
- buff
001 FACING OPTIONS:
- Unfaced for Render Finish with red/blue or buff plinth
- Standard Finish in smooth red, blue or buff brick
DIMENSIONS (MM): 215 x 300 x 102
WEIGHT (KG): 6
SPECIES: The Habibat box is suitable for species that are most commonly found roosting in buildings in the UK, such as Pipistrelle, Natterer's, Whiskered, and Brandt's bats.
SITING: Habibat should be located where it will receive the maximum amount of sunlight. In the northern hemisphere, this will be the southerly aspects/orientation (south, south-west and south-east).
Position Habibat a minimum of 2 metres but preferably 5 to 7 metres above the ground. Avoid placement above windows, doors and wall climbing plants, thereby reducing the likelihood of predation by cats. A position near the eaves or gable apex of the property would be preferable.
To make Habibat a potential roost for a wider range of bat species, it is helpful to consider whether there are nearby linear vegetation features such as hedges and treelines. This is because some bat species use these features for navigation between their roosting site and feeding ground and to avoid flying in open and exposed areas.
Delivery & Returns
Shipping is calculated at checkout based on order weight, product type and delivery postcode. Prices exclude VAT.
Delivery times
| UK mainland | 1 to 3 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
| Scotland, Northern Ireland & UK offshore areas | 2 to 5 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
| Europe | 3 to 5 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
| Rest of world | 7 to 14 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
Delivery costs
UK mainland: delivery starts from £7.92.
Highlands and Islands: delivery starts from £25.
Northern Ireland: delivery starts from £20, rising to £90 for orders up to 60kg.
Larger orders, pallet deliveries and some offshore or international deliveries may require a quote.
For European orders, please visit wildcare.eu, call +33 (0)4 65 65 00 05 or email [email protected].
Need it by a certain date?
Please tell us when ordering. For urgent orders, call 01451 833181.
Returns
If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, please contact us within 5 working days.
A Returns Number may be required before sending goods back. Call 01451 833181 or email [email protected].
Please see our full returns policy for more information.
