First white-nose syndrome cases in Oregon bats spark concern

Deadly fungal disease that attacks bats detected for first time in Oregon

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White-Nose Syndrome Detected in Bats in Oregon

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Deadly fungal disease found in Oregon bats for first time

For the first time ever in Oregon, a fatal fungal disease has been found in bats. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Wednesday afternoon that the disease known as white-nose syndrome has been detected in several bats across Columbia and Benton counties. The disease is not dangerous to people. White-nose syndrome kills bats by disrupting their hibernation, causing them to burn up vital fat reserves while searching for food. They…

First white-nose syndrome cases in Oregon bats spark concern

White-nose syndrome has been detected in bats for the first time in Oregon, impacting Columbia and Benton counties. Six Yuma myotis and one little brown myotis tested positive for the disease in March 2026.