Recycled plastic weatherproof shell to provide long lasting protection.
UK grown, locally sourced FSC wooden internal roost chamber to crate attractive roosting space for bats .
Available with two different roost chambers designed for either crevice or cavity roosting bats.
Self-cleaning design requires no maintenance.
Eco Bat Box
Our Eco Bat Box combines a weatherproof shell made from 100% recycled plastic, with a solid timber internal roost chamber. The bat boxes outer shell is constructed from recycled plastic made from bale wrap (collected from UK farms) and other plastic waste. Within the outer shell is a wooden roost chamber to provide an attractive roost space for bats. The internal roost chamber is constructed from UK grown FSC Certified rough sawn untreated timber. This has a rough surface which provides plenty of grip for bats to move around, hang and roost from.
In the UK, different bat species have different roost requirements. To accommodate as wide a range of bats as possible, the Eco Bat Box is available in two types, crevice and cavity. Externally the two types are identical but differ internally. The crevice box features two internal crevices approximately 22mm wide, ideal for pipistrelle bats. The cavity box is designed for cavity roosting bats such as Brown Long-Eared bats and Noctules with a single internal cavity 60mm wide with rough walls and roof for bats to hang from.
The box requires minimal maintenance or cleaning as its designed with angled baffles which mean droppings simply fall out of the entrance slot.
Bat boxes can be mounted on both buildings and trees. Try to position your box as high as possible in a sheltered sunny place. Ideally, several boxes should be put up facing in different directions to provide a range of conditions. Bats need time to find and explore new homes, and it may be several years before boxes have residents – be patient! Droppings on the landing area and chittering noises from inside on warm afternoons and evenings are signs of occupation.
Please note: All bats and roosts are protected by law and you should only open a bat box to check it if you hold an appropriate licence.
Product: Eco Bat Box
Product-Code: B1EBBZZZZ
Materials: Recycled LDPE plastic outer with internal FSC Certified rough sawn timber chamber
Construction: Outer panels fitting together using integral tabbing system. Internal chamber formed from stapled panels.
Finish: Black
Dimensions: Overall height: 510mm, Overall width: 225mm, Overall Depth: 145mm
Entrance: c. 17mm wide slot. Crevice Internal Divided internal chamber with two crevices 22mm wide
Cavity Internal: Internal chamber with no dividers 60mm wide
Weight: c. 3.5 kg
Fixing: 3 concealed keyhole mounting holes at top of box; for additional security additional fixing (screw or nail) can be used at base of box.