Baiting Rabies

It may seem like fish sticks falling from the sky, but it's not, so don't try to eat them. The US Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services and the state of Vermont are dropping the baits to kill rabies in raccoons. The baits drop about 500 feet from an airplane into rural areas, but in areas that are more densely populated, the Burlington Free Press reports that the baits are placed by hand. Some of the areas that are being tacked right now are Crittenden, Orleans, Grand Isle, Franklin, Essex and Cadonia Counties. The baits are not harmful to humans or pets, but people should to keep their dogs and other pets away from the bait.