{"product_id":"conservation-bat-box","title":"Wildlife World Conservation Bat Box","description":"\u003ch4\u003eA high-specification bat box - Built specifically for conservation professionals and pro landscapers.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis premium quality Conservation Bat Box is handmade from untreated solid, high-quality, durable FSC-certified timber, providing longevity and excellent insulation. \u003ci\u003ePlease Note: Bats are susceptible to smell and will be deterred by any treatments applied.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis durable bat box features twin vertical chambers and an angled, cut-away front with ladder-style grooves, making it easier for bats to climb into their preferred chamber. The multi-species design supports a range of UK bat species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hinged roof, secured by a removable screw (the earlier variant also had a brass catch), allows for internal inspection by licensed bat workers. A recycled plastic hanger is including for easy mounting on trees or buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted from untreated, breathable timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative front finish, water-based paint only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to allow bat droppings to fall to the floor, so doesn't require a licenced bat worker for cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Siting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the Conservation Bat Box high up, between 2.5m and 5m on a building or mature tree using the pre-drilled hanger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ideal aspect is North, South West or South East, where the box receives only partial sun during the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacement along existing bat flight paths or feeding routes increases the chance of occupation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Bats are a Schedule 1 protected species under the Wildlife \u0026amp; Countryside Act. It is illegal for any member of the public to disturb a roost, handle or kill any bat. Bat boxes, therefore, must only be inspected by licensed bat workers. However, you can monitor your bat box without disturbance by looking for mouse-sized droppings beneath the box or observing from a distance at dusk to check for activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e444 x 250 x 145mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGallery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xo-gallery\" data-id=\"25\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wildlife World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55475624378742,"sku":"232275","price":79.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/8756\/1209\/files\/CSVBBConservationBatBox2.jpg?v=1744108996","url":"https:\/\/checkout.amenity.co.uk\/products\/conservation-bat-box","provider":"AmenityChoice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}