This bat box is ideal for placement in trees but can also be mounted on a facade. It is especially suitable for the noctule and brown long-eared bats, although other bat species can also use this box, depending on the local species and where it is hung.
This box is suitable as a summer and/or breeding box, and in mild winters, it can also serve as a shelter. The box is made of 100% WoodStone®. WoodStone®is a mix of 100% FSC®-certified wood fibres and concrete. This robust material is environmentally sustainable and will last for decades.
VK WS 16 Bat tree box
Wood ConcreteMaternity Facility1 Compartiment
Item number:910470120
Outer dimensions in (cm):26.5 x 49.5 x 9
Material:Woodstone®
This bat box is ideal for ruddy bats and brown long-eared bats. Other bat species can also use this box, depending on the local species and where it is hung. It is suitable as a summer and/or breeding box.
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- Place the bat box in a suitable location in a tree in a forest, park, or garden. Use the included large screw hook to secure it at the desired height.
- The box can also be placed on facades.
- Install the box at a minimum height of 3 meters.
- The box can be positioned facing any wind direction.
- Provide a clear approach and egress path for the box.
- Do not place boxes above windows and doors.
- Do not install the box on illuminated facades or in light from lampposts, etc.
- It is preferred to have multiple boxes placed near each other. When doing so, vary the wind direction and altitude.
Bat boxes can be cleaned once a year in winter, preferably during a frost period. Be sure to check that the boxes are not occupied first! A special long-handled brush can be used to remove cobwebs and other debris from the box. If installed in trees, we also recommend checking the box’s suspension annually.
- Item number: 910470120
- Weight (kg):8,5
- Outer dimensions (w x h x d) (cm):26.5 x 49.5 x 9
- Inner dimensions (w x h x d) (cm):21 x 46 x 2.5
- Compartimenten:1 x 2,5 cm
- Material:Woodstone®
- Colour:Green
- Species group:Bats
- Species:Brown Long-eared Bat, Daubenton's Bat, Greater mouse-eared bat, Nathusius' Pipistrelle, Natterer's Bat, Noctule, Pond Bat, Serotine, Whiskered Bat
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