
Does White Nose Syndrome Kill Bats?
As much as we may fear or dislike bats, bats serve a critical role in the environment, removing pest insects that threaten human health and agricultural productivity. Recently a fungal affliction known as White-nose syndrome has spread across North America, killing large numbers of the winged mammals. The northeast and midwest have been especially affected, and wildlife control in Madison is encountering severely affected populations. So, how does white-nose affect animal populations, and what can be done?