Episode 9: White-nose syndrome in bats with Sarah Fritts, Ivan Castro-Arellano and Sara Weaver

Dr. Sarah Fritts, Dr. Ivan Castro-Arellano and Dr. Sara Weaver discusses the threat white-nose syndrome poses for native bats in Texas and the damaging environmental and ecological consequences that could unfold if the disease continues to spread unchecked.

Further reading: 

• Texas Parks & Wildlife taps Texas State team to research white-nose syndrome in bats
• Study shows ultrasonic deterrents significantly reduce wind turbine bat fatalities
• Texas State researchers lead test of pioneering Bat Deterrent System