After ten years of intensive research into the behaviour of the serotine bat, Stichting de Laatvlieger<\/a> (Dutch founding) has developed a special maternity pole box. This box has been designed based on extensive field knowledge and practical insights gained by the foundation through years of research. <\/p>\n The new experimental pole box has been specifically developed to serve as a suitable maternity roost for serotine bats in locations where there are currently insufficient roosting opportunities. In the Netherlands, there are many promising foraging areas where no suitable roosting sites are available nearby. By strategically placing these facilities, this bat species can be better supported and conserved. <\/p>\n In addition, this pole box can also be used experimentally as a mitigation measure in area development projects.<\/p>\n The roof construction and interior of the pole box are designed to resemble a church attic where a maternity colony of serotine bats has been present for many years. This makes the box a potentially attractive roosting site for the species. <\/p>\n Vivara Pro has received the exclusive licence from Stichting de Laatvlieger to produce and market this box. This guarantees the quality and application of the design. <\/p>\n Every installed maternity pole box is carefully tested and monitored. Stichting de Laatvlieger monitors the use of the box by bats in the field and uses the results to further optimise the design. Based on this monitoring, the box may be further improved in the future. <\/p>\n \u2022 The tower is placed on two 4 metre high concrete retaining walls Click here<\/a> for more information about maternity boxes for bats.<\/p>\nDeveloped based on practical research<\/h2>\n
Inspired by natural roosting sites<\/h2>\n
Exclusively produced by Vivara Pro<\/h2>\n
Monitoring and further development<\/h2>\n
Features and specifications<\/h2>\n
\n\u2022 The wooden box construction is fully designed according to the latest insights
\n\u2022 The roof is fitted with roof tiles
\n\u2022 Dimensions (external size): 320 x 690 x 320 cm
\n\u2022 Material: 2 concrete retaining walls, Douglas fir roof-box with ceramic roof tiles
\n\u2022 Alternative roof covering available on request<\/p>\nOverview of the mentioned species with their Latin names:<\/strong>
\nEptesicus serotinus (serotine bat),<\/em> Plecotus auritus (brown long-eared bat)<\/em>, <\/em>Myotis mystacinus (whiskered bat).<\/em><\/h6>\n