Responding to Calls and Concerns About Bats

Recorded Webinar 

This webinar will examine the lives of bats in our urban communities and provide important information on how to respond to the public’s concerns about potential zoonotic disease transmission. The presentation will also focus on providing helpful guidance for agency phone and field responses that humanely and effectively resolve conflicts with bats. We will cover:

1. The life history and behavior of urban bats
2. Responding to concerns and fear about bats and diseases like rabies and COVID-19
3. Tips for trouble-shooting problems with bats over the phone and in the field
4. Effective rescue techniques for bats trapped in structures
5. Appropriate bat eviction and exclusion strategies when a colony is present

The link below will direct you to login to our online learning platform. If you haven’t viewed a course on this platform yet, you’ll be prompted to create a new account. Please contact info@humanepro.org with any questions.