Northeast Tennessee: Bait packets will be air-dropped to vaccinate local wildlife in October

The Tennessee Department of Health is partnering with the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture to treat local wildlife, namely raccoons, for rabies this October. According to a release by the department, low-flying aircraft will drop what they call “bait packets” that contain rabies vaccines.

The packets will be dropped in both rural and urban areas across the Tri-Cities, which officials say will keep people and pets safe from rabid wildlife, primarily raccoons. The packets will be dropped locally from Oct. 6 to the 11th and will be marked with a toll-free number (1-877-722-6725) for assistance or information if someone finds, or comes in contact with one.

Read the full release on TN Dept. of Health’s website.

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