Causa Wooden Maternity Bat Box 91484 (VP)
Description
There are various bat species that can use this bat box, this depends on the species that occur locally and where the bat box is hung.
The attractive design is suitable for crevice roosting bats and has a rough interior to provide lots of grip. Bats need to increase their body temperature before flight so prefer warm roosting spots, which is why many of our bat boxes have a black exterior to absorb heat from the sun.
Siting
The bat box can be placed on both a tree or a façade. Preferably choose a sunny spot but do not place the cabinet under or in artificial light, and avoid placing where the rain can directly access the box.
Hang the bat box with the supplied screws. In the back of the box there is a "keyhole" where the mounted screw can be hooked. The pre-drilled hole in the landing board allows you to secure the bat box.
Preferably hang several boxes together. When placing in bunkers, cellars, attics and stables, place the boxes as high as possible against the façade or posts, they should be hung at a minimum height of 3 metres (approx. 10ft).
Box Location | Suitable For |
|---|---|
On buildings | Common pipistrelle, Nathusius's pipistrelle and Soprano pipistrelle |
On trees | Common pipistrelle, Nathusius's pipistrelle, Soprano pipistrelle, Whiskered bat, Brandt's bat, Common noctule Lesser noctule and Brown Long-Eared bat |
In damp basements or bunkers | Not suitable |
In attics or stables | Common pipistrelle, Whiskered bat and Brown Long-Eared Bat |
Specifications
| Stock code | 91484 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (b x h x d) (cm) | 51 x 16 x 79 |
| Inner Dimensions (b x h x d) (cm) | 42 x 10.5 x 55 |
| Weight (kg) | 12kg |
| Colour | Black |
| Material | Plywood |
| Wildlife (species) | Common pipistrelle, Nathusius's pipistrelle, Brown Long Eared Bat , Whiskered bat, Soprano pipistrelle, Brandt's bat |
| Wildlife (general) | Bats |