Eco Bat Box
Eco Bat Box
The Nestbox Company
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- 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.
- Improved updated design for 2023
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.
Specification
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Materials |
Recycled LDPE plastic outer with internal FSC Certified rough sawn timber chamber |
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Construction |
Outer panels fitting together using integral tabbing system. Internal chamber formed from stapled panels. |
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Finish |
Black |
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Dimensions |
Overall height: 510mm, Overall width: 225mm, Overall Depth: 145mm |
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Entrance |
c. 17mm wide slot. |
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Crevice Internal |
Divided internal chamber with two crevices 22mm wide |
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Cavity Internal |
Internal chamber with no dividers 60mm wide |
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Weight |
c. 3.5 kg |
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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. |
Please note that in Britain, all bat species and their roosts are legally protected, by both domestic and international legislation.
For more information, visit Bats and the Law available at bats.co.uk
Downloadable Data Sheets (if applicable)
Downloadable Data Sheets (if applicable)
Product Specific Delivery Details
Product Specific Delivery Details
This product ships direct from our partner, The Nestbox Company. Most products will be made to order.
For single boxes <2kg we tend to use Royal Mail 48hr Tracked service. Most other orders are shipped with DHL with the exception of barn owl boxes. The barn owl boxes are sent with Parcelforce.
For large bulk orders and the large colony bat boxes they will likely be sent on a pallet.
Currently, this item can only be delivered within the UK.
Delivery Costs
Based on the value of The Nestbox Company products to England, Wales, and Scotland
- Up to £0.99: Free Shipping
- From £1.00 to £7.50: £1.50
- From £7.51 to £16.00: £4.50
- From £16.01 to £33.00: £6.50
- From £33.01 to £66.00: £8.50
- From £66.01 to £500.00: £12.50
- From £500.01 upwards: £24.00
For delivery to any other country please contact us to arrange a quote.
In partnership with The Nestbox Company
nature first since 1996
We aim for our boxes to provide the best accommodation for wildlife and our primary concern with all our products is that they should be designed appropriately for their target species.
Our boxes replicate as far as possible the conditions which are found in natural nest and roost sites.
designed by experts
Before we design any box we consider the requirements of the proposed inhabitants through reviews of published studies and consultation with experts in their field.
Combined with our experience of designing and manufacturing boxes and customer feedback we produce what we hope are boxes which offer the best accommodation for wildlife.
During the development of our products we are grateful to have received input of various kinds from many sources including, amongst others, the RSPB, the Barn Owl Trust, the University of Warwick, ZSL London Zoo, Staffordshire University, the Bat Conservation Trust, Aston University, the People's Trust for Endangered Species, Coventry University and the British Hedgehog Preservation Society.
made in britain
We started making nest boxes in 1996 based in a shed in Herefordshire. Since then, we’ve grown in size to become one of the largest producers of roost, nest, and wildlife boxes in the UK.
The Nestbox Company is run by father and sons; Peter, Tristan and Damian.
We manufacture our products in our own rural workshops, and combine modern production technology, with traditional hand finishing.
