Bat Removal Procedures
Safety and Risk Management Administrative Guideline
(Bat season runs March through October)
Round Rock Animal Control 512-255-PETS (7387)
Williamson Country Animal Control 512-943-1101
Austin Animal Control 512-972-6060
LIVE or DEAD BAT procedures
Never touch a bat, dead or alive, with bare hands
If a bat is on the ground or cannot fly, it is probably sick:
- isolate the area, keep all students away from the area
- call Maintenance Department 512-434-8340 and they will come and capture the bat
- Submit a work order through the Maintenance work order system
- if it is after hours or you can’t reach Maintenance call On-Call at 512-464-4444 or 512-430-0700 (pager)
If you or Custodian are able to trap the bat before Maintenance arrives:
- move students to another room/area,
- avoid direct contact with the bat,
- isolate the area by closing doors,
- turn on lights,
- wait for the bat to land, cover it with a trash can or similar container,
- leave bat under container until Maintenance arrives and removes it,
- Do not allow students near container at any time,
- Custodian should disinfect area
If rabies results are positive, instructions regarding posting notices and other forms of communication will be provided by Safety & Risk Management.
Additional contacts:
Wilton Stewart, IPM Maintenance - 512-464-8340
David Gordon, IPM Maintenance - 512-464-8340
Michelle Faust, Safety & Risk Management - 512-464-5454 or cell 512-791-0680
Round Rock Police/Animal Control - 512-218-5518
Williamson County Animal Control - 512-943-1389
Travis County Animal Control - 512-974-5000
Williamson County Health Dept. - 512-943-3660