diy bat boxes

Make sure that NO WOOD PRESERVATIVES have been used to treat the wood for the box, as these may be harmful to bats.

There are numerous designs for bat box 'kits' and on this page you'll find just a few. Also take a look at some designs by Pete Maule, a bat group member.

the 'finnemore' batbox

This bat box was designed by Mick Finnemore, one of the founder members of Warwickshire Bat Group. From our experience it is a very successful design, especially liked by Pipistrelles probably due to its slim internal dimensions. Because it has such a narrow internal space it avoids the problem of birds trying to nest inside it. (See problems)

warwickshire batgroup batbox

This is a more recent design of box with a 'deceptively spacious interior' as estate agents would have it. The entrance is underneath the box at the back and to deter nesting birds should be no larger than 15mm (see problems). It is aimed at providing a refuge for small to medium-sized bats.