Aircraft Will Be Dropping Racoon Rabies Bait

News Staff • January 9, 2025

Rabies Vaccine Baits Coming to Beach Area

Gulf Shores, Alabama area news

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will distribute oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits in Alabama from January 27 to February 10. This effort aims to vaccinate raccoons against rabies. Low-flying airplanes and helicopters will drop matchbox-sized baits coated with fishmeal flavoring to attract raccoons.


In Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and surrounding communities, USDA personnel will distribute ORV baits by vehicle within the designated bait zone. (See the bait zone map below.)


If you find an ORV bait, it's best to leave it undisturbed. If the bait is in an area where children or pets play, use gloves or a plastic bag to move it to a wooded area. Dispose of damaged baits in the trash. Wash with soap and water if you come into contact with the bait, especially if it's damaged.


If your pet eats a bait, there's no need to panic. A few baits aren't harmful, though consuming many may cause an upset stomach. Avoid taking the bait away from your pet to prevent bites or exposure to the vaccine. Check the area for more baits and move them to a wooded area. Avoid your pet's saliva for 24 hours, and wash any skin or wounds that may have been licked.


For questions or concerns about ORV baits, contact the Rabies Information line at 1-866-487-3297 or the Alabama Department of Public Health at 1-800-252-1818.


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