Note: This is the prerequisite course to the Certified Structural Bat Management course that will be presented by VDWMA in Spring 2027. Don't miss the opportunity to take this prerequisite course this Fall!
The NWCOA Bat Standards is offered to aid in the survival and future of bats in North America, as well as to educate those who perform bat exclusion services in residential and commercial structures. This course meets the requirement for additional bat-specific training (and exam) and has been approved by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
The Bat Standards Certified Course (Part 1) covers bat biology (little brown, big brown, free-tailed, and pallid bats), bat behavior, bat identification, bat morphology, service agreement language for bat removal and guano removal, seasonal restrictions, inspection techniques, equipment, safety, detailed exclusion techniques, job pricing, decontamination techniques, rabies, bat handling, updated white-nose syndrome information, and much more.
This course is a one day, classroom style training course taught by Certified NWCOA Instructors. Upon completion of this course and successful passing of a test, the WCO will become NWCOA Bat Standards Certified. Successful students will also receive a certificate of completion and have use of the logo mark in marketing materials.