Course curriculum

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    Chapter #1 - Let's Begin

    • Student Walkthrough (New & Improved Course Player)

    • The Future of Bat Management

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    Chapter #2 - Acceptable Management Practices

    • AMP: Acceptable Management Practices for Bat Control Activities in Structures

    • AMP 2015

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    Chapter #3 - Understanding Bats & Bat Behavior

    • Introduction to Bats and Bat Biology

    • Aerial Feeding

    • Echolocation

    • Staging

    • Roosting Behavior - Low Area

    • Bat Colony Behavior

    • Big Brown Female with Pups

    • Roost Behavior Pt 1

    • Roost Behavior Pt 2

    • Roost Behavior Pt 3

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    Chapter #4 - U.S. Bat Identification

    • U.S. Bat Species Identification Tips

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    Chapter #5 - Diseases and Parasites

    • Bat Diseases, Parasites, and Injuries

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    Chapter #6 - Safety

    • Health & Safety

    • Fall Protection

    • Ladder Safety

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    Chapter #7 - Performing Bat Inspections

    • Bat inspection sheet

    • Performing Bat Inspections - Part I

    • Performing Bat Inspections - Part II

    • Repurposed Church Bat Inspection Example

    • More Bat Inspection Examples

    • Simple Residential Bat Inspection Example

    • Commercial Building Bat Inspection Example

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    Chapter #8 - Looking at Bat Watches

    • Performing Residential Bat Watches

    • Performing Commercial Bat Watches

    • Performing Bat Watch at a Church

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    Chapter #9 - Performing Bat Exclusions

    • Bat Equipment Checklist

    • Performing Bat Exclusions

    • Bat Netting Install

    • Bat Cone Install

    • Working in PPE Gear

    • Applying Sealants on Brick and Stone

    • Working with Fascia Trim and Soffit Panels

    • Sealing Soffit / Brick Joint - Brick Example

    • Pro Bat Cone Install

    • Working with Board and Batten Siding

    • Bat Cone Removal

    • Working on a Call Back

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    Chapter #10 - Working with Roofing Materials

    • Working with Asphalt Shingles

    • Applying Sealants to Slate

    • Individual Slate Replacement

    • Introduction to Folsum

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    Chapter #11 - Exclusion Products in Action

    • Bats Reacting to Bat Cones

    • Bats Reacting to Bat Netting - Example I

    • Bats Reacting to Bat Netting - Example II

    • Bats Reacting to Bat Netting - Example III

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    Chapter #12 - Remediation Services

    • Offering Remediation Services (i.e., Cleanouts)

    • Working on a Barn - Example

    • Working on a Large Area - Example

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    Bonus - Slate DVD

    • Chapter 1: Working with Slate

    • Chapter 2: Understanding Slate

    • Chapter 3: Inspecting Slate

    • Chapter 4: Slate Tools

    • Chapter 5: Cutting Slate

    • Chapter 6: Tips

    • Chapter 7: Real World Examples

    • Chapter 8: Bonus Material