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Bat Flats Flat Pack Kit

£6.00

Help your local bat population by installing one of our neat little bat boxes. Suitable for all UK bat species. Enjoy making a simple bat box with your family or friends. The kit includes all materials you will need to create and install your bat box. Children should be supervised at all time when making this product.

All boxes are supplied with fixings into wood. Please allow 2-3 weeks from ordering for us to build and dispatch your order.

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Materials: Untreated plywood

Installation: Bat boxes should be installed at least 4 metres above the ground. You can put several boxes in close proximity if you wish as bats like to be together. Bats can be found near water and trees so if you have a location that can offer these, that’s a great place. Make sure your bat box is located in a warm place that like the sun, this will help to keep any bats inside, warm. Keep away from areas of strong wind. Bat boxes can be installed on trees, posts or buildings.

Do not disturb your bat box once it has been installed. Bats are protected by UK law and only licenced individuals are able to monitor bat roosting populations.

Need Something More Specific?

Can’t find what you’re after? Do you want a box for a particular species?

We can design and manufacture a bespoke box that suits your requirements whether it’s for a particular species or to fill an odd space in your garden, or maybe you just want something completely unique to you.

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Protecting Nest Boxes from Predators

We’ve seen first-hand the damage predators like grey squirrels can cause to nest boxes, from chewing through lids and entrance holes to pulling entire boxes loose. After years of observing and learning, we’ve tried and tested a range of predator control methods to help keep garden birds safe.
At Habi-Box, our Signature nest boxes can be customised with protective features like metal plates, which are widely recognised as one of the most effective ways to prevent squirrel damage. We’ve also trialled alternative methods, including roof mesh, extended entrance designs, and retrofitted tubes. Each of these has shown success in more severe cases.

If you’d like to add one of these protective features to your nest box, or want to learn more about predator control, just get in touch. We’re always happy to help.

How to Clean Your Nesting Box Safely and Responsibly

All of our nesting and habitat boxes include an access panel, making annual cleaning simple and safe. For bird boxes, we recommend cleaning between October and January. For hedgehog houses, wait until the summer months. Always wear gloves, as nesting material may contain parasites or other unwanted visitors

If you think your box is still in use, wait until it’s empty before opening it. Never disturb any wildlife that has chosen your box as their home.

Please note, bat boxes should never be opened or disturbed. Bats are a protected species in the UK, and only licensed professionals are permitted to monitor or handle them.