Re: [Texascavers] Pseudogynoascus destructans in Texas

2019-05-09 Thread Julia Germany
Very interesting to see it confirmed this year in Chambers Co, located between Harris and Jefferson counties, yet not in those two counties. 25% of Chamers Co is marshland and includes parts of Trinity and Galveston bay: tons of mosquitoes. Anahuac National Wildlife Preserve is located on the

Re: [Texascavers] Pseudogynoascus destructans in Texas

2019-05-08 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
I meant to type "Pd", not "Bd".  Bd is a fungus that is killing amphibians, another issue we are dealing with in Texas.  If anyone is interested in how Bd and caves are related, check out this paper: GluesenkampA, Muscher-Hodges B, Lee M, Sandoval, N, and Fenolio, DB. 2018. Sampling for

Re: [Texascavers] Pseudogynoascus destructans in Texas

2019-05-08 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
WNS researchers found no evidence of Bd on bats they swabbed at the cave in Blanco Co.  This is a relief since it had been detected there previously.  Vigilance and hygiene, my friends!AGG Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095