WHAT YOU CAN DO TO STOP WHITE-NOSE SYNDROME

• Cavers, geocachers and people frequenting mines or other hibernacula locations can spread the fungus by transmitting spores on boots, clothing and equipment or by stowing infected bats. So avoid entering bat hibernation sites if your clothing or equipment has been used in other underground places. Follow decontamination protocols.

• Avoid disturbing bats: stay out of hibernation sites in the winter; respect closures at mines and caves.

• Provide homes for bats: build and monitor a bat box. Visit Canadianwildlifefederation.ca to learn more.

• Spread the word in your community and to politicians.