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The Township of Wainfleet advises residents that Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) will be conducting wildlife rabies control operations across the Niagara Region from mid- to late-August.
These operations involve the distribution of oral rabies vaccine baits to help prevent the spread of rabies in wildlife (primarily raccoons and foxes).
In urban areas, baits will be distributed by hand or by helicopter. In rural areas, baits will be distributed by Twin Otter aircraft or by helicopter.
What you should know:
The baits are small, sweet-smelling wax packets labelled “DO NOT EAT” — leave them for wildlife.
If your pet eats a bait, there’s usually no cause for concern, but you may contact your vet as a precaution.
For more information, visit Ontario.ca/rabies or call the Ministry of Natural Resources 1-888-574-6656.
