The Brief
- School officials and pest control experts are investigating how bats are entering Edgerton Elementary School in Puyallup after seven were discovered inside over the last two weeks.
- Maintenance teams are inspecting the building daily, sealing potential structural entry points and coordinating closely with local health officials.
- Although no active roosting site has been found, district leaders advise families and students to avoid physical contact with any bats and report sightings immediately.
PUYALLUP, WA – School officials and pest control experts are investigating how bats are entering Edgerton Elementary School in Puyallup, after seven bats were discovered inside the building over a two-week period.
Despite repeated discoveries, district inspections have found no evidence that the bats are roosting inside the school, and officials have not yet identified a specific entry point.
Seven bats found across 2 weeks
Timeline:
District officials confirmed five separate incidents involving bats at the school:…