Bat Removal for Schools & Universities
United Bat Control has specialized in professional bat removal and bat exclusion nationwide since 1998.
Schools, universities and educational facilities present unique challenges when bats enter buildings or establish colonies within the structure. Large campuses, gymnasiums, auditoriums, cafeterias, athletic facilities and older buildings can provide bats with numerous potential entry points and protected roosting areas.
United Bat Control provides humane bat removal, exclusion and structural bat-proofing for educational facilities throughout the United States.
Our work is focused exclusively on bat removal and bat exclusion.
Why Bats Enter School Buildings
Bats look for protected places where they can rest, roost and raise their young. School buildings may contain many areas that can provide suitable conditions, particularly elevated rooflines, wall openings, attics, mechanical areas and other sheltered portions of a structure.
Large gymnasiums, cafeterias, auditoriums and similar spaces can also make it difficult to determine exactly how bats are entering and moving through a building.
Safe, Humane Bat Exclusion for Educational Facilities
Educational facilities are expected to provide safe and sanitary environments for students, faculty, staff and visitors. When bats are present, the solution should address both the animals and the building conditions that allowed them to enter.
United Bat Control uses humane exclusion methods based on Integrated Pest Management principles that emphasize non-chemical approaches to resolving bat infestations.
Our goal is to remove bats from the building without unnecessarily harming them while identifying and addressing the openings that may allow them to return.
School & University Bat Control Services
Depending on the property and conditions found, United Bat Control services may include:
- Inspection for bat activity and entry points
- Removal and exclusion of bat colonies
- Structural bat-proofing
- Sealing potential entry points
- Guano removal when appropriate
- Sanitation and odor-control services when required
- Related cleanup and remediation based on the condition of the property
United Bat Control can develop a bat-removal program based on the individual needs of the school, university or campus involved.
When appropriate, scheduling can be coordinated to reduce disruption to students, faculty and normal facility operations.
How School Bat Exclusion Works
1. Inspect the Building
The first step is identifying bat activity, roosting locations and the openings bats are using to enter and leave the structure.
2. Identify Potential Entry Points
School and university buildings can contain numerous gaps, vents, roof transitions and architectural openings. Potential access points should be identified as part of the overall exclusion plan.
3. Humane Bat Exclusion
Appropriate one-way exclusion methods allow bats to leave the building without unnecessarily harming them.
4. Seal the Structure
After the bats have been excluded, entry points and vulnerable areas are sealed as appropriate to help prevent re-entry.
5. Cleanup When Needed
Where conditions require it, accumulated guano and affected areas can be addressed as part of the overall project.
Texas A&M AgriLife Bat Management Information
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has published information addressing bat management in school facilities. Its guidance includes important steps commonly associated with managing a bat colony in a building:
- Identify the species.
- Inspect the building for entry points and roosting areas.
- Consider appropriate management options.
- Seal potential but unused entry points.
- Install appropriate bat-eviction devices.
- Remove one-way eviction devices and permanently seal entry points after exclusion.
- Clean affected areas as needed once the bats are gone.
Read the Texas A&M AgriLife information on removing a bat colony →
Bat Health & Safety Concerns
Bats and accumulated bat guano can create health and sanitation concerns in occupied buildings. Schools should take bat activity seriously, particularly when bats are entering classrooms, gymnasiums, offices or other areas occupied by students and staff.
For more information, visit our Bat Health Hazards page.
Experience With Large Educational Facilities
School and university campuses can contain multiple buildings, high rooflines, large interior spaces and complex construction that make bat exclusion challenging.
United Bat Control evaluates the building and the bat activity as a whole rather than simply addressing the most obvious opening. Successful exclusion requires understanding how the colony is using the structure and addressing the conditions that allow bats to enter.
United Bat Control has specialized in bat removal and exclusion nationwide since 1998.
Warranty Coverage
Warranty coverage is available on qualifying bat-exclusion projects. Specific warranty terms are provided with each proposal based on the property, building conditions and scope of work.
Request a School or University Bat Assessment
If bats are entering or living inside a school, university or other educational facility, contact United Bat Control to discuss the situation and the appropriate next step.
Call United Bat Control Nationwide
866-747-2287
Email
corporate@unitedbatcontrol.com
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