What should you do if you find dead or dying bats, or if you
observe bats with signs of white-nose syndrome? Contact your
state wildlife agency, file an electronic report in those states
that offer this service, e-mail U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
biologists at WhiteNoseBats@fws.gov, or contact your nearest
Service field office (find locations at
http://www.fws.gov/offices/) to report your potential WNS
observations. It is important to determine the species of bat,
in case it is a federally protected species. Photograph the
potentially affected bats (including close-up shots, if
possible) and send the photograph and a report to a state or
Service contact (above). If you need to dispose of a dead bat
found on your property, pick it up with a plastic bag over your
hand or use disposable gloves. Place both the bat and the bag
into another plastic bag, spray with disinfectant, close the bag
securely, and dispose of it with your garbage. Thoroughly wash
your hands and any clothing that comes into contact with th