Eco Kent Bat Box
Eco Kent Bat Box
The Nestbox Company
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- Based on the proven and popular Kent bat box design, but with an additional weatherproof outer shell.
- Ideal for crevice roosting species such as common and soprano pipistrelles.
- 100% recycled plastic shell protects the wood creating a much longer lasting box.
- Wooden interior made from FSC Certified spruce, rough-sawn to provide good grip for the bats; sustainably grown.
- Self-cleaning, maintenance free box.
This box is based on the popular and proven Kent bat box design but we’ve added a weatherproof, protective outer shell designed to last at least 20 years. This makes the bat box more secure and longer lasting. By protecting the wooden interior, the wood is not as exposed to the weather and will last much longer. The weatherproof outer also reduces movement in the wood which can open up cracks and joins in the box and provides a second barrier if any movement should occur. While tiny gaps in the box may not seem important, draughts and airflow can make a box much less attractive to bats as they typically look for a roosting location with minimal airflow
The Eco Kent Bat Box is designed to provide somewhere for crevice dwelling bats to roost. The wood used is rough sawn to provide good grip for bats inside the box. The two crevices are approximately 18mm wide, the ideal width for pipistrelles. Assuming you are appropriately licensed, checking if the box is occupied is easy by shining a torch up into the crevices to see if any bats are roosting. Alternatively, you can check below the box for droppings as they will simply fall out. This also means that the box is self-cleaning and doesn’t require any maintenance as droppings will not build up inside occupied boxes.
What makes our eco bat box eco? The outer shell is made from 100% recycled plastic. This is primarily made from farm waste which is gathered from farms across the UK and processed into sheets from which we manufacture the outer shell of our Eco Kent Bat Box. The wooden interior of the box is constructed from FSC Certified UK grown spruce. This is sustainably harvested and processed on a small plantation and sawmill less than 10 miles from our workshop, keeping the transport miles to a minimum.
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, stains around the lower parts of the box and chittering noises from inside on warm afternoons and evenings are signs of occupation.
Specification
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Materials |
Recycled LDPE plastic outer; FSC Certified, UK harvested rough sawn spruce interior |
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Construction |
Outer recycled plastic panels fitted together using integral tabbing system. Internal wooden roost crevices stapled together. |
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Dimensions |
Overall height: 52cm, Overall width: 23cm, Overall Depth: 16cm. |
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Crevices |
18mm wide slot. |
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Weight |
4.5kg |
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Fixing |
3 concealed keyhole fixings at top 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.
