What: NWCOA Bat Standards Part 1
When: October 13, 2026, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Virginia CNAP CEU: approved by DWR for 8 CEUs
Virginia DWR Bat Management Requirement: This course meets the requirement for additional bat-specific training (and exam) and has been approved by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Cost: VWDMA members - $185 Non-Members - $250 per attendee, VWDMA extends member rates to NWCOA members - email office@VWDMA.org to request discount code).
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.
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.
VWDMA Fall Wildlife Control Training Series
The NWCOA Bat Standards Part 1 Course is being held in conjunction with the VWDMA Fall Wildlife Control Training Series - a two day event.
The NWCOA Bat Standards Part 1 will be presented on October 13th. The VWDMA Fall Conference will be held the day prior, on October 12th and features a full day of training designed to give WCOs a strong mix of technical education and practical business development topics. Click here for details on the VWDMA Fall Conference.
Use the same registration button to register for either course included in the VWDMA Fall Wildlife Control Training Series.