Reclaimed Wooden Bat Box

Product features:

• Eco-Friendly Design: Crafted from reclaimed wood, our Bat Box reflects our commitment to sustainable practices and environmental conservation. By choosing this bat box, you're supporting our mission to reduce waste and protect wildlife

• Bat-Friendly Features: Designed with the needs of bats in mind, this bat box provides an ideal habitat for several bat species commonly found in the UK. It features a spacious interior with roughened wood surfaces to facilitate grip and manoeuvrability for bats

• Natural Aesthetic: The rustic charm of reclaimed wood adds a touch of natural beauty to your garden, blending seamlessly with your outdoor decor.

Suitable for bats:

• Bats play a crucial role in controlling insect populations, particularly moths, mosquitoes, and other night-flying insects. By installing a bat box, you're providing shelter for these remarkable creatures and encouraging them to establish a residence in your garden.

Best location:

To ensure your Reclaimed Wooden Bat Box becomes a cosy bat haven, consider the following tips for proper placement:

1. Height: Mount the bat box at least 3-5 meters above the ground. Bats prefer higher roosts for safety and ease of take-off and landing

2. Orientation: Position the box so it receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. Bats need warmth to maintain their body temperature, especially during the colder months

3. Away from Light Pollution: Minimize light pollution around the bat box to avoid disturbing bats' natural nocturnal behaviours. Bats are sensitive to light and may avoid roosts in brightly lit areas

4. Protection from Predators: Place the bat box in a location that offers protection from potential predators, such as cats or birds. Avoid areas with heavy foot traffic or frequent disturbances

5. Access to Water: Bats require a source of water for drinking and hunting insects. If possible, locate the bat box near a pond, stream, or other water source

6. No Obstructions: Ensure there are no obstacles directly in front of the entrance hole, allowing bats easy access and exit.

By providing a safe and inviting habitat for bats with our Reclaimed Wooden Bat Box, you're not only enhancing your garden but also contributing to the natural balance of your ecosystem. Create a bat-friendly environment and enjoy the benefits of reduced insect populations while supporting our not-for-profit mission. Order your Bat Box today and make a positive impact on your local wildlife.

About The Wood Shack:

The Wood Shack is one of seven social enterprises operated by JERICHO to help people who face real and significant challenges in getting a job. These could include trauma, insufficient work experience, health & wellbeing needs, education barriers and communication challenges. We do this by giving them a real work opportunity and individualised support to ultimately help them progress into sustainable employment.

Last year, we supported 16 people including five survivors of modern slavery, 100% of those who completed their project progressed into a positive outcome and we generated an estimated £200,000 in social value.