Built for Wildlife Control Operators
Bat Exclusions and Bird Work Put Your Techs in the Most Dangerous Positions in the Trades
Wildlife control operators work steep residential roofs, complex chimney stacks, architectural penetrations, and high-access gable vents — often on single ladders with no anchor, no spotter, and no fall protection plan. Our training was built by people who've done this exact work. Not safety consultants. Tradespeople.
View Course ScheduleThe Real Risks Your Techs Face
Why Wildlife Control Has One of the Highest Fall Injury Rates in the Exterior Trades
Single & Extension Ladder Hazards on Complex Pitches
WCO techs routinely set ladders on uneven ground, against soffits and fascia, and on pitches above 8:12 — often while carrying exclusion materials and tools. Ladder angle errors, overreaching, and unsecured feet are the leading cause of WCO fall injuries, and most are entirely preventable with proper technique.
Chimney, Ridge, and Architectural Penetration Access
Chimney cap installation, ridge vent exclusion, and sealing architectural penetrations require techs to work at or above the roof peak — the highest and most exposed position on any residential structure. Without a rope system or anchor, one misstep ends the job permanently.
Insurance Denials & Undocumented Elevated Work
Most WCO insurance policies require documented fall-protection training for any work above 6 feet. A claim filed after an unprotected roof fall is routinely denied — leaving the company liable for full medical costs, lost wages, and potential OSHA penalties on top of the civil exposure.
Gargoyle Academy — St. Louis, MO
The Only Training Facility Built for Wildlife and Exclusion Work
Gargoyle Academy was designed from the ground up for wildlife control, pest, and exterior trade professionals — not repurposed from a generic construction safety program. Every roof pitch, siding surface, and rigging station was built to replicate the exact conditions WCO techs encounter on residential bat exclusions, bird jobs, and chimney access calls.
Complex Roof Pitches & Ladder Stations
Practice single and extension ladder setup on 4:12, 8:12, and 12:12 roof sections with varied footing conditions — the same pitches your techs encounter on residential exclusion calls every week.
Chimney & Ridge Access Simulations
Train on elevated ridge and chimney access scenarios using real anchor points, rope systems, and positioning lanyards — so your techs can cap a chimney or seal a ridge vent without free-climbing to the peak.
Siding, Soffit & Fascia Surface Variations
Ladder feet behave differently on vinyl, wood, and fiber cement. Train on all three so your crew knows how to set up safely on whatever surface they encounter — before they're 20 feet off the ground.
On-Site Corporate Training Available
We travel nationwide to train your crew on your actual job sites. Ideal for WCO companies with seasonal bat exclusion crews who need efficient, trade-specific training before the season starts.
Compliance You Can Document
OSHA-Aligned. Built for Wildlife Work. Insurer-Recognized.
OSHA 1926 & 1910 Compliant
Our courses are built around OSHA's fall protection standards for both construction and general industry — the two standards that apply to WCO work depending on job type. Graduates understand which applies and how to comply on residential and commercial sites.
W.A.H.S.P. Certification
Graduates earn the Working at Heights Safe Practices credential — a nationally recognized certification your techs can present to insurance carriers, commercial clients, and property managers who require documented fall protection training.
Elevated Exclusions Course
Our Elevated Exclusions course is built specifically for WCO professionals — covering high-access bat and bird exclusion techniques, architectural penetration access, and rope positioning for chimney and ridge work. No other training program addresses this work directly.
Instructors With Real WCO Field Experience
Every instructor has worked wildlife control and exclusion in the field. They know the pressure to move fast on a bat job, the awkward angles on a chimney cap, and the exact moments when techs make the decisions that get them hurt.
Common Questions
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Get Your Exclusion Crew Certified Before Bat Season
One fall on a residential roof job can end a career and a company. Get your techs trained, documented, and protected before the next call goes out.