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A Resurgence of West Nile

And how building a haven for bats can help protect humans and livestock
Jim Anderson

There’s been a small rash of West Nile virus in eastern Oregon this year. West Nile is a virus transmitted by the native Culex mosquitos. It was first detected in the U.S. in 1999 and has since spread to 45 states. A horse in Crook County became ill in September. The vet looking into it found it to be the […]

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Precautions Urged to Help Save Bats

Deschutes National Forest Highlights Precautions at Lava River Cave
Hayley Jo Murphy

Portland, Ore. – Visitors using public lands are encouraged to help fight the spread of white-nose syndrome and save bats in the Pacific Northwest. White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a fungal disease that has devastated bat populations in eastern North America, killing an estimated six million bats since 2006. In March 2016, Washington’s first case of […]

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