Rabies Prevention

Contacts

Northampton Department of Health and Human Services

• Phone: (413) 587-1214

Northampton Animal Control Officer

• Phone: (413) 587-1295
• Phone: (413) 587-1187
• Website: https://www.northamptonpd.com/animals/animal-control-officer.html

Massachusetts Department of Public Health

• Phone: (617) 983-6800
• Websites: https://www.mass.gov/lists/rabies-information-for-the-general-public
• https://www.mass.gov/service-details/bats-in-the-home

Report Bat Colonies

Due to recent catastrophic mortalities of bats from White Nose Syndrome (WNS), MassWildlife biologists would like reports of summer bat colony locations. If you see a colony of bats (10 or more bats), please let us know. We study bat colonies in Massachusetts to see how many have survived after the onset of White-nose Syndrome. Our monitoring also leads to advances in conservation and management for endangered bat species, ensuring protection and security of the colonies. To report bat colonies, please complete this survey. Please include the address, location, type of structure (tree, building, attic, barn, shed, or other outbuilding), roughly how many bats are in the colony, and approximately how long the bats have been there. Your help is greatly appreciated!
(Please note that this survey is for reporting purposes and surveys will not receive a response.)