A rocket box is a four-sided, pole-mounted bat house designed to mimic the loose, peeling bark of a dead standing tree, one of the most important natural roost types for many bat species. Narrow internal chambers let bats move between warmer and cooler spots through the day, and the free-standing pole keeps the roost high, in the sun, and out of reach of predators.

Rocket boxes are widely used by land managers, environmental consultants, and conservation groups to replace roosting habitat lost to tree clearing and development, and they're a practical, low-maintenance addition to any property that wants to support local bats.

Why give bats a home?

• Natural pest control: bats feed on huge numbers of night-flying insects, including many agricultural and garden pests.
• Populations under pressure: habitat loss and disease have caused serious declines in many bat species, and roost sites are often in short supply.
• Built for the long term: a well-made, properly placed structure can provide roosting habitat for many years.