A Rocket Bat Box is designed for tree dwelling bats.
Note: We Now offer shipping to Canada. Total price includes taxes and duties for Canada. (British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec) please contact us for all other regions.
Specifications
Small Rocket Bat Box
- Dimensions: L 30" x W 12" x D 12"
- Material: 1" rough cut pine, inner chamber wall 1/2" rough cut pine.
- Weight: 30 lbs.
- Bat Capacity: 200-350
- Chamber Width: 3/4" to 7/8"
- Number of Chambers: 2 per side (8 total)
- Passage Holes: (4) 1 1/2" Holes
- Landings: 2 per side (Total 8)
- Finish: Comes pre painted or un-finished.
- Pole Mounting Opening: Approx opening: 3 5/8" x 3 5/8" (fits 4" x 4" pt wood post/ or 2" to 3" metal pipe) Wood and Metal pole Not Included, these will be supplied by customer. We do not recommend telescopic mounting pole. Large Rocket Bat Box
- Dimensions: L 48" x W 12" x D 12"
- Material: 1" rough cut pine, inner chamber wall 1/2" rough cut pine.
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Weight: 55 lbs.
- Bat Capacity: 350-500
- Number of Chambers: 2 per side (8 total)
- Chamber Width: 3/4" to 7/8"
- Passage Holes: (4) 1 1/2" Holes
- Landings: 2 per side (total 8)
- Finish: Comes pre painted or un-finished.
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Pole Mounting Opening: Approx opening: 3 5/8" x 3 5/8" (fits 4" x 4" pt wood post/ or 2" to 3" metal pipe) Wood and Metal pole Not Included, these will be supplied by customer. We do not recommend telescopic mounting pole.
Zone & Paint Color
The bat box color greatly affects whether or not bats will take up residency. Darker colors absorb more sunlight which will create hotter internal temperatures. Consult the map below to determine what color will work best for your location. If you are unsure which zone to choose, then please contact us and we can help!
Bat box paint color recommendations are based on the average daily high temperatures in July.
- Zone 1 (blue areas) less than 85˚ = Black paint color
- Zone 2 (green areas) 85˚-95˚ = Dark gray paint color
- Zone 3 (yellow areas) 95˚-100˚ = Medium gray paint color
- Zone 4 (light pink areas) 100˚+ = Light gray paint color
Chambers
Chambers are partitions inside the bat box. These chambers give the bats a place to roost (space for bats to live). The higher number of chambers, the more space available, which can increase the number of bats that choose to reside inside the bat house.
Ventilation
Ventilation slots help reduce the internal temperature of the bat house. The ideal internal temperature is between 80° and 100° degrees Fahrenheit.
Bat houses in zones 2, 3, and 4 come with ventilation slots and holes as these regions have an average temperature in July of 85 degrees or more. Zone 1 does not come with ventilation slots do to it pertains to a cooler regions.
The number of slots we use are based on BCI recommendations. Please contact us if you want to modify the number of vents.
What Makes Our Bat Houses Unique
- Built to Bat Conservation International standards.
- Custom made to work optimally in your geographic location. If we notice anything off with your order we will contact you and make the appropriate adjustments.
- We use environmentally friendly materials such as nontoxic wood stain and wood from pine trees already damaged in storms and natural disasters.
- Shingled roof to prevent leakage from rain and snow.
- Chambers are 7/8 inches apart which offer bats an optimal place to roost while also deterring unwanted guests such as bees, hornets and squirrels.
- We use marine grade plastic netting (on the landing only) that will allow bats to land and take off safely without getting tangled. Netting is attached with non-rusting plastic staples.
- All joints are attached with 2" screws and sealed with exterior silicone caulk-glue to ensure a water and air tight seal.
Shipping & Returns
Since our products are hand-made and customized for you, the construction time will take approximately 3-5 business days. Shipping will take an additional 2-7 business days via UPS Ground. If you need your order expedited, please contact us and we'll see what we can do. We currently ship direct to the continental United States. For shipping to Canada please contact us direct for shipping arrangements and shipping details.
You may return a product within 30 days of the delivery date as long as the product is in the original condition. The purchaser is responsible for the return shipping cost.
Customer Reviews
Despite very few bats seen these last 5 years in our area of Maine, our rocket box has at least 5 flying out each night the first full season up. We installed it on a new Barn last October but didn’t see any signs of inhabitation till this summer. We are near a lake so there is plenty for them to eat and we are happy they are plus it’s enjoyable to watch their nightly departures.
These are high quality and well made and are made to bat conservation specs! Exactly what I wanted! Great communication with seller when ordering! Highly recommend! I ordered the rocket style and also the large nursery /square style. I can't wait to get them installed.
I recently bought 47 acres of land in upstate NY to make into a private nature preserve and wanted to install a rocket bat box to support the population of tree dwelling bats. I received excellent advice and guidance from the couple that owns this company in two separate and enjoyable conversations - and was able to make this purchase - a significant investment - with confidence: confidence in the reliability of the bat box, confidence in its manner of installment and confidence that the wonderful creatures it is meant for will discover and be pleased with their new summer home.
The product is well made and is exactly what we were looking for. We had a small issue, and the customer service was great and quick to respond.
This an update to my previous review. In under a year we’re now up to 175 bats and counting! We’re getting so much enjoyment at watching them emerge at dusk and coming in to roost at dawn. I attribute our success to the right box at the right location. We’ve seen bats over our property for years and knew of a colony near by that was at capacity. I’m so glad we invested in this bat house. We look forward to years of enjoyment and free pest control and fertilizer.