How can plague be prevented?
Prevention of plague is based on control of rodents and vectors. Insecticides should be used to control insect populations, and these should be applied prior to or simultaneously with methods to eradicate rodent reservoir populations. Preventing contact between domestic hosts and wild rodent sources of infection is also important. Cats and dogs should be kept indoors and food and shelter should be denied to rats or wild rodents around residences and recreational areas. Pets should be regularly defleaed.
