Bats Invade Washington School: Eight Found in Two Weeks Amid Wildlife Protection Rules

Washington school faces bat invasion with eight found in two weeks, triggering safety protocols and wildlife rules.

October 3, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Puyallup, Washington — A Washington elementary school is grappling with an unusual situation as at least eight bats have been discovered on campus within a span of just over two weeks, raising concerns about how the creatures are entering the building.

The incidents occurred at Edgerton Elementary School in Puyallup, located about 10 miles southeast of Tacoma. The most recent discovery was a dead bat found Thursday in a mechanical room by district maintenance staff, according to the Puyallup School District’s Bat Activity Tracker. Officials say the animal had likely been there for some time, adding to ongoing efforts to determine the source of the infestation.

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The school district has confirmed that no human contact was reported during the latest incident, and the bat was disposed of following standard procedures. Health Services is working with the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department as a precaution. Pest-control experts will begin exclusion work this weekend, focusing on sealing potential entry points near the mechanical room. So far, no evidence has been found indicating that bats are roosting inside the school, according to the district’s website.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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