bat conservation and management


Bat Conservation and Management, Inc. is a leading
provider of bat houses, rangewide Indiana bat fieldwork,
and professional bat survey equipment.

We are capable of accommodating any agency request with unique services across North America such as mist net surveys, Indiana bat surveys, acoustic monitoring, radio telemetry tracking, wind farm pre/post surveys, hibernacula surveys, mine gating, harp trapping, and community-level bat management solutions. Recognized as an Indiana bat specialist by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, we have participated in or completed survey projects across the United States.

We also assist homeowners and agencies by mitigating bat-human habitat conflicts and use only modern humane exclusion methods. By safely managing your neighborhood bat colony, you can continue to take advantage of the tremendous benefits these fascinating animals have to offer.

Recognized as Indiana bat specialists rangewide, BCM has completed summer mist net surveys across the US. We specialize in compliance surveys for pipelines, wind turbines, road construction, timber sales, and other developments in potential Indiana bat habitats. Contact John Chenger at 717-241-2228 for immediate quotes.

Upcoming BCM events

SonoBat Software Workshop: Pennsylvania, January 2012
SonoBat Field Techniques: TBA for 2012
Bat Study Techniques: TBA for 2012
Advanced Capture Techniques: TBA for 2012

Visit BCM at the following events

Northeast Bat Working Group - January 11-13, 2012 in Carlisle, PA
SBDN and Mammal Colloquium - February 23-24, 2012 in Louisville, MS


Multi-day bat workshops by nationally recognized instructors
Wood and plastic shelled bat houses and condos- kits, assembled, & installed
Summer bat problems...

It boils down to do you Have Bats? or do you Want Bats? We have what you are looking for...

Discover bats...

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Bat projects...

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Bat house plans and installation guide
IR illuminator specifically for the Sony NightShot cameras
SonoBat bat call analysis software, Mac + Windows
Authorized dealer for the Pettersson bat detectors

Special information page on White Nose Syndrome killing untold numbers of our bats in the northeast US and is now spreading thru PA and WV/VA.

Authorized dealer for the Song Meter 2 by Wildlife Acoustics
Harp traps made in America for research use
Conservation and management...
  • Want bats on your property? Our bat house style enjoys a 95% occupancy rate! We now offer steel sided bat houses that may outlive some of the bats!
  • Bigger can be better, our Bat Condos are large scale management solutions not available anywhere else.
  • Industrial sized harp traps and mist net pole alternatives are now available!
  • BCM Inc., is an authorized dealer for Pettersson bat detector equipment as well as SonoBat call analysis software.
  • Looking for a consultant? For the best rates on mistnet surveys, abandoned mine bat assessments, hibernacula surveys, telemetry projects, and other services please contact John Chenger.

More in our Catalog....

Single and triple high mist net poles that take a beating
The StenLight S7 is the best hands free headlamp available today

Have a question? Please use our public discussion board, if you don't see your topic covered please post your question! New web additions: IR Illuminator for Sony NightShot cameras, Bat House Plans, Bat detector and analysis package, Internet Bat House Shootout!


BCM has completed Allegheny woodrat habitat surveys and radio telemetry projects. We specialize in compliance surveys for pipelines, wind turbines, road construction, etc. Contact John Chenger at 717-241-2228 for immediate quotes.

Bat Conservation and Management, Inc.

Professional surveys • Artificial Roosts
Conflict Solutions • Equipment

Mailing address: 220 N Old Stone House Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17015

Shop and showroom: 1263 Claremont Drive, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17015

Phone (717) 241-ABAT (office and FAX)

Bat Conservation and Management is Listed
On The Harrisburg Business List

Have bats in the house??? BCM, Inc. offers professional, humane bat exclusion work across the country. Contact us for free quotes!

Welcome to Bat Conservation and Management
Little brown bats in our occupied bat house in Pennsylvania. Bats require a modern design, excellent construction, and proper placement.
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