Prevention A flea can bite its host as much as 400 times a day and can change from one host to another in a matter of seconds. Good sanitation and adequate flea control in high-risk areas are major factors in preventing the spread of plague.

To prevent an outbreak, the rodent and flea populations must be kept under control, especially in and around homes in warm climate areas. Keep garbage in sealed trash containers and keep debris out of your yard to reduce food sources and shelter for rats and mice. Treat your yard, house, and pets for fleas, even if you only occasionally find a flea. Fleas are hard to get rid of once they become established in an area. So, prevention is the best treatment plan.

A pest control company or a company that sells pest control products can help you rid your home and property of disease carrying fleas and rats. The company can also offer advice on where and how to treat the invested area for each pest.

The plague is still around, but fortunately, advancements in medicine, pest control, and sanitation helps keep the deadly disease from spreading out of control. Antibiotics are effective against plague, but if an infected person is not treated promptly, the disease can cause serious illness or death. Call your health care provider if symptoms develop after exposure to fleas or rodents, especially if you live in or have visited an area where plague has been found.

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