If you are looking for a large-capacity bat box then the Schwegler 1FW Bat Box is one of the biggest available. This box has the same internal design as the 1FS but its special multi-layered cavity wall provides excellent insulation while also allowing the air to permeate. It ideal both for hibernation in winter and for encouraging large colonies in summer. Indeed, 180 hibernating individuals have been recorded and this is not at all uncommon.
Key Features:
- Insulation material between the internal and external walls
- Reduced occurrence of condensation
- Bats can cling to the roof
- Three corrugated boards act as crevices
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: Woodcrete
DIMENSIONS (MM): ∅ 380 x 500
INTERNAL (MM): ∅ 200 x 380
INTERIOR: Removable crevice roost made of long-term resistant, corrugated wooden boards. There is a special clinging area inside the roof. Front panel with protection against falling out.
WEIGHT (KG): 28
INCLUDES: 1FW, Hanger, two Mounting Blocks, Aluminium Nails and instructions for use.
SITING: Tree and forestry-compatible using Aluminium Nails and two C-Blocks with simultaneous protection against falling out on the hanger and on the front panel. Optimum hanging height at least 3 metres. A clear entrance accelerates settlement success. This box is a very heavy box and will require good, firm fixing to make sure it is safe.
MAINTENANCE: It is absolutely important to remove droppings from this nest box and to clean it at least once or twice a year – do not open in the winter.
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].
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Returns
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