2009 Bat Management Workshop
Bats, Birds, & More, Inc. is proud to offer this very unique workshop for the Wildlife Control Professional Friday, August 21 through Tuesday, August 25, 2009. Each workshop attendee will qualify for more than 35 hours of NWCOA CWCP approved instruction and hands-on training regarding bat management. Holders of the Ohio Commercial Applicators Permit qualified for two hours of CEU credits for category 7 and one hour of CEU credit for CORE in the March 2009 class. Topics to be covered include bat biology, disease, myths, repellants, inspections, equipment, safety, exclusion, prevention, warranties, marketing, sales, clean outs, add-ons, and more.
"I attended the 2007 Workshop. After 3 1/2 days I walked away with the knowledge, skills, and the understanding on how I can add Bat jobs to my services offered. I can now speak with clients regarding bats with confidence. I believe that if someone applies the information that was taught, a WCO could add tens of thousands of dollars to ones income." Ron Krueger, A Plus Wildlife Control
"Very Informative. Even though they were long days, time went by quickly. Work site experience was valuable. It was great to talk to others on-site and get different perspectives on how they would approach a project. I appreciated hearing you say, "I don't know." Too many "experts" get so caught up in their own egos that they forget that is is okay to say "I don't know". I place more credibility in someone who is honest about not having an answer, than someone who appears to be "BS"ing me. Good videos. They were informative and added some variation to your presentations. Decent meeting room. Size was adequate, etc..." David Bree, Fox Valley Wildlife Control, LLC
"I thought the class was very informative and will definitely help with bettering my business. It is good to meet fellow NWCOA members in person and share techniques and stories." Steve Graul, A-1 Critter Solutions
"We learned every thing we needed to know to do the job in a ethical and professional manor from inspection thru to the final clean up. We see allot of bad attempts at doing bat jobs, with your training our staff believes we are giving the Best Bat Exclusion services in our area. Thank You." Randy Owen, Owen Animal Control
"Just wanted to let you know of what a great bat management workshop you have produced. You give us the knowledge, skills and confidence to help our customers with any bat related issues that may arise. The price is right and the meals were excellent, no one went hungry! Looking forward to any future classes you may offer. Keep at it." Jason Grimm, Specialized Wildlife Solutions, LLC
Attendees that complete the workshop shall be listed on www.batsbirdsandmore.com/excluders.htm and are authorized to use and display the BBM Trained Bat Excluder logo.
Instruction begins at 9 am Friday and ends by 1 pm on Tuesday. Deposits and payments are non refundable for cancellations but may be applied in full to a future class date. To register with credit card or for more information call 330-723-4889. You may also register by completing the registration form and sending check made out to Bats, Birds, & More with a minimum deposit of $250 to:
Bat Management Workshop
PO Box 357
Sharon Center, OH 44274
Instructors:
Eric Arnold, CWCP, Bats, Birds, & More, Inc. - Head Instructor
Randy Owens, Owen Animal Control - Assistant Instructor
Eric McCool, McCool's Wildlife Control - Assistant Instructor
Location: Medina, Ohio
Airport Information: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport or Akron - Canton Airport are located within 45 minutes of the workshop location. Both airports offer car rental services or pickup/drop off services can be arranged for an additional fee.
Registration:
Click here to download a registration form in PDF format.
Click here to download a registration form in Word format.
Workshop - $1,350 per student, $1,050 National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA) members. Receive a $100 discount with payment in full by August 7, 2009. Registration includes course materials, transportation to field work sites, lunch, dinner, and refreshments. Note: registration does not include travel, room, or breakfast. The host hotel and a list of additional hotels will be given to registered attendee's only.
Next Workshop Dates: August 21 - 25, 2009
2009 March Bat School Syllabus
Friday, March 27, 2009
7:30 am Registration
7:50 am Welcome
8:00 am Understanding Structures
9:00 am Basics of Bat Proofing
12:00 pm Lunch
12:30 pm Inspections
2:00 pm Safety (PPE, Fall Protection)
5:00 pm Dinner
6:00 pm Safety (Ladders, Stairwells, Aerial Lifts)
9:00 pm End
Saturday, March 28, 2009
8:00 am Field Work (Structure Inspection and Sealing of Structure)
12:00 pm Lunch
12:30 pm Field Work (Structure Inspection and Sealing of Structure)
5:00 pm Dinner
6:00 pm Working with Bats Q and A
9:00 pm End
Sunday, March 29, 2009
9:00 am Wildlife Control Business Plan
12:00 pm Lunch
12:30 pm Disease / Parasites
1:30 pm Understanding and Building Bat Houses
2:00 pm Bat Biology and Behavior
5:00 pm Dinner
6:00 pm End
Monday, March 30, 2009
8:00 am Bat Identification
10:00 am Business Basics
11:00 am Understanding Pricing
12:00 pm Lunch
12:30 pm Sales
1:00 pm Estimates & Proposals
3:00 pm Field Work (Structure Inspection and Sealing of Structure)
5:00 pm Contracts
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm End
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
8:00 am Web Based Marketing
9:00 am Credit Card Acceptance
10:00 am Repellants – What Works, Is Legal, and When to Use Them
11:00 am Clean Out
12:00 pm Dealing with Insurance Claims
1:00 pm End
Bats, Birds, & More, Inc. reserves the right to refuse deposits, changes class dates, or change pricing without notice to those not registered.
2007 Bat Management Workshop Class Photo
Back row (L - R): Jim Lawrence, Art Albee, Pete Capa, Paul Sabourin, Mike Paine, Dave Bree, Bryan Nelson
Front row (L - R): Vernon Leibold, Kevin Cornwell, Ron Kruger, John Krisher
Kneeling: Eric Arnold, Head Instructor
March 2009 Bat Management Workshop Class Photo
On ladders (L-R): Bruce Bartow, Jim Wettstein
Front row (L-R): Eric McCool, Jason Grimm
Workshop Photos
