{"product_id":"chavenage-bat-box","title":"Chavenage Bat Box","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProvide a roost for bats in your garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChavenage Bat Box\u003c\/strong\u003e is a quality single-chamber nesting box designed to provide a roost for bats. As these protected mammals have lost many natural roosting sites in recent years, it offers a suitable habitat for a range of species, including \u003cstrong\u003ePipistrelle, Noctule, Leisler's, Natterer's, Daubenton's and Brown Long-eared bats\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from \u003cstrong\u003euntreated FSC®-certified timber (FSC-C124355)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the bat box is constructed from high-quality, durable timber that provides excellent insulation. The untreated wood is particularly important, as bats are sensitive to smells and may be deterred by applied treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for gardens, woodland settings and house walls, the Chavenage Bat Box features a narrow entrance slot at the base, allowing access while helping to prevent predation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacing your bat box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSite the box high up between 2.5m and 5m on a building or mature tree using the pre-drilled back plate hanger.  Try to enusre the box receives only part sun during the day, facing South West or South East. If it is on an existing feeding or flight route, you are more likely to get an occupation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBats are a schedule 1 protected species under the Wildlife \u0026amp; Countryside Act. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is illegal for any member of the public to disturb a roost, handle or kill any bat. Therefore, only licensed bat workers can inspect Bat Boxes.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHowever, you can monitor your bat box without disturbance, look for mouse-sized droppings beneath the box as a clue to occupation or observe from a distance at dusk to see if bats are exiting the box to hunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: \u003cspan\u003e425 x 180 x 155 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 1.42kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMade from\u003cstrong\u003e u\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003entreated FSC®-certified timber (FSC-C124355)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62582706405763,"sku":"Z5T","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9265\/7687\/files\/WWCTSHOPShopifyproductimageupdates_23.png?v=1788950618","url":"https:\/\/shop.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk\/products\/chavenage-bat-box","provider":"Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}