{"product_id":"bat-box-with-two-chambers-and-ladder-grooves","title":"Bat Box with Two Chambers and Ladder Grooves","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis conservation bat box has two vertical chambers and a sloping, cut-away front with ladder-style grooves, so bats can grip easily and choose the roosting space they prefer. Its self-cleaning design lets droppings fall naturally to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo vertical roosting chambers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSloped, cut-away front with ladder-style grooves for easy gripping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHinged roof secured with a removable screw (earlier versions had a brass catch), allowing licensed bat workers to inspect when needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade from robust, untreated certified timber, selected for its durability, breathability and insulating qualities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimber left untreated because bats are highly sensitive to smell; only water-based paints should be used for any decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-cleaning design: droppings fall naturally to the ground, so no cleaning access by a licensed handler is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFix the 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 best aspect is North, South West or South East, where the box gets only partial sun through the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSiting the box along existing bat flight paths or feeding routes improves the chance of it being occupied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Untreated certified timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5m to 5m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 444 x 250 x 145mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\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, or to handle or kill any bat, so bat boxes must only be inspected by licensed bat workers. You can still monitor your box without disturbing it by looking for mouse-sized droppings beneath it, or by watching from a distance at dusk for signs of activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Turf Care Pro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58855635550539,"sku":"TCP62","price":158.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0142\/3435\/files\/9255e9d79fb81fa44f52d139a89bd992.jpg?v=1792074972","url":"https:\/\/turfcarepro.co.uk\/products\/bat-box-with-two-chambers-and-ladder-grooves","provider":"Turf Care Pro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}