Information for bat workers
The information on this page is targeted at visitors to underground hibernation sites.
Bat workers visiting underground hibernation sites are being asked to:
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remain vigilant for the symptoms commonly associated with WNS as part of their usual survey activities;
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report to BCT/the Veterinary Laboratories Agency immediately if any symptoms associated with WNS are observed/suspected;
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follow decontamination procedures after site visits; and
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anyone visiting sites within the region of a suspect case should carry out the decontamination procedures between site visits. For the latest information about sites see the table below, 'Cases currently under investigation'.
Download the UK and Isle of Man WNS Guidance for Bat Workers.
Cases currently under investigation are those where one or more of the symptoms of WNS have been observed or are suspected. It is important to note that all cases investigated during the 2010/11 and 2009/10 survey seasons came back as negative: that is, there were no confirmed cases of WNS (or the fungus G. destructans) in the UK.
Cases currently under investigation
Please note that it may take up to 6 weeks to report a negative result. Positive results may be expected much sooner than this.
| Date of notification | County | Description | Status |
| 25.01.12 | West Yorkshire | Dead brown long-eared bat found with white fungus |
Being tested |
| 30.11.11 | Herefordshire | Dead lesser horseshoe bat found with white fungus |
NEGATIVE No G. destructans conidia isolated during testing |
| 22.11.11 | Devon | Dead pipistrelle bat with white fungus on nose found in a loft space |
NEGATIVE No G. destructans conidia isolated during testing |
