Double Chamber Wooden Bat Box
A traditional small wooden bat box ideal for roosting.
A traditional small wooden bat box with two internal chambers to provide more roosting space inside the box.
Key Features:
- Softwood construction
- Longevity
- Insulation
- Protection from predators
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: Sustainably-sourced timber
DIMENSIONS (MM): 320 x 158 x 160
WEIGHT (KG): 1.03
SITING: It will fit into any garden, woodland, or house wall site. Made from solid, high quality, durable sustainably-sourced timber, it provides longevity and excellent insulation—the narrow entrance slot and strong timber help to discourage predators. A swing panel allows for cleaning, if required, by a licensed bat worker.
The bat box should be sited high up between 2.5m and 5m on a building or mature tree using the pre-drilled back plate hanger. The ideal aspect is, so the box receives only part sun during the day – facing north, south-west, or south-east. If it is on an existing feeding or flight route, you are more likely to get an occupation.
MAINTENANCE: The front panel is hinged for easy access when inspection is needed.
It is recommended that bat boxes are positioned between 2.5 to 5 m high in a tree or on the side of a building / wall. Attach using a nail in the bricks or using a wood screw through the mounting hole to the rear.
Delivery & Returns
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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?
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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].
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