If you need a bat box that is designed to be built in - either bricked in or rendered over into the building façade then the Woodcrete Schwegler 2FR is ideal. It is a modified version of Type 1FR. Formed by installing a row of several units side-by-side, colony roosts can be created with any size required.
Key Features:
- Fits into the thermal insulation (125 mm thick)
- Preformed passages connect units together
- Three different crevice types per element
- Integrated passageway to existing building roosts
- Optional through-passage in the rear
Note: There are two versions. There is also the 1FR bat box, a single, standalone unit. However, if the bats are accessing the building interior then we recommend multiple 2FR units (as they have an optional through the passage into the wall) and not the standalone 1FR. If the bats are accessing the building interior then we recommend multiple 2FR units. Please see related products.
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): 200 x 475 x 125
WEIGHT (KG): 9.8
INCLUDES: 1x Bat Tube 2FR.
SPECIES: A summer roost for bat species that inhabit buildings.
SITING: Install into façades, either be bricked or rendered-in. The 2FR is a modular unit with optional interconnecting holes in the side panels so that it can create larger spaces with transverse connections. (We recommend a minimum of 3 units interconnected). To make the holes, gently knock out the appropriate section which will allow bats to crawl between connected boxes or the wall behind. We recommend fitting at least 3m above the ground, so a ladder will be needed. The ideal aspect is so the box receives at least some sun during the day. If it is on an existing feeding or flight route you are more likely to get an occupation.
MAINTENANCE: This box requires no maintenance as droppings fall out of the entrance ramp.
Emplacement : Bâtiments classés, immeubles industriels, ponts et bâtiments de construction.
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.
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