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Siting a Bat Box

  • Site at least 12ft above ground. A box 15-20ft up will potentially attract more species.
  • Place on trees or buildings, but not in an overly-exposed position. The entrance should face SW to SE.
  • Do not use paint or preservatives. This may discourage or even kill bats if inappropriate substances are used.
  • The box is more likely to be used if sited near to a food source (insects) such as gardens, fields, water or woodlands.
  • To see if the box is being used, check for droppings (similar to mouse droppings) or watch at dusk during the summer for emerging bats.
  • If not used after 2 years, try re-siting it.
  • Occasionally, a bat box may be used by birds. If a bird nests in the box do not disturb until nesting is over then remove the nest remains.
  • Once discovered, a bat roost is protected by law and must not be disturbed.

Siting a Bat Box

  • Site at least 12ft above ground. A box 15-20ft up will potentially attract more species.
  • Place on trees or buildings, but not in an overly-exposed position. The entrance should face SW to SE.
  • Do not use paint or preservatives. This may discourage or even kill bats if inappropriate substances are used.
  • The box is more likely to be used if sited near to a food source (insects) such as gardens, fields, water or woodlands.
  • To see if the box is being used, check for droppings (similar to mouse droppings) or watch at dusk during the summer for emerging bats.
  • If not used after 2 years, try re-siting it.
  • Occasionally, a bat box may be used by birds. If a bird nests in the box do not disturb until nesting is over then remove the nest remains.
  • Once discovered, a bat roost is protected by law and must not be disturbed.
Article last updated: 25/11/2010

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