Typhus Prevention Methods

Clean Up Food Waste Outside

Individuals can help keep away certain typhus-carrying insects and the animals they feed on by employing certain sanitary measures, including cleaning up food waste outside to discourage rodents, ticks, and fleas from taking up residence nearby. It's an inexpensive and effective way for individuals to decrease their risk of typhus infection. Any source of food kept outdoors should be sealed in rat-proof containers. This includes any type of pet food like birdseed or products for the lawn, such as grass seed. Individuals should dispose of garbage promptly and keep it in containers with tight-fitting lids at all times. They will also want to remove any other rubbish or clutter that may become a second home for rats. Pet owners shouldn’t leave pet food outside for long periods. Instead, they should give their pet time to eat and remove any remains and the dish once they have finished.