The dubble chamber Bat Box has twin vertical chambers  style grooves which allows the bat to climb into the preferred chamber. Designed for multi-species, the chambers may accessed for inspection by licensed bat workers via the hinged roof which is secured by a brass catch and removable screw.

It is handmade from untreated solid, high quality, durable FSC timber which provides longevity and excellent insulation. Bats are very sensitive to smell and will be deterred by any treatments applied.

The bat box should be sited high up between 2.5m and 5m on a building or mature tree using the pre-drilled recycled plastic hanger.. The ideal aspect is so the box receives only part sun during the day North, South West or South East. If it is on an existing feeding or flight route you are more likely to get occupation.

Here are some interesting bat facts:

• A tiny pipistrelle bat can eat up to 3,000 insects in a night.
• Bats can live up to 30 years.
• Bats are more closely related to people than mice.
• Britain's most common bat, the pipistrelle, is only 4cm long and weighs about 5 grams - less than a 2p coin!
• Bats do not build nests; they hang up or creep into cracks and crannies.
• Bats have excellent navigation skills - they won't get caught in your hair!