![]() ![]() Always wash your hands and equipment (knives, cutting boards) after you are done handling the animal.Do not touch your eyes or mouth with dirty hands or gloves.Always wear gloves if you are skinning or handling animals, especially rabbits.When hunting, trapping, or skinning animals: Do not allow dogs or cats that roam free in areas with plague to sleep on your bed.See a veterinarian as soon as possible if your pet becomes sick.Make your home and outbuildings rodent-proof.Remove possible rodent food supplies, such as pet and wild animal food.Reduce rodent habitat by removing brush, rock piles, junk, and woodpiles.When around your home, work place, or recreational areas: Products containing permethrin can be applied to clothing only (always follow instructions on the label).Products containing DEET can be applied to the skin and clothing.Use repellent if spending time outdoors in an area with rodent fleas.Avoid rodent burrows and any contact with rodents.Although plague has never been reported in Wisconsin, the following prevention steps can be taken to reduce the risk of becoming infected with plague when spending time in the western U.S. ![]()
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