infections
Rickettsialpox
Prevention of Rickettsialpox
Prevention of rickettsialpox involves controlling the mice population and using pesticides to kill the mites. Making the environment less appealing to mice can help. For example, people can remove wood piles, leaf litter, and trash and clear tall grasses and brush around homes. Mice can hide and nest in such places. Holes and other openings where mice can enter homes should be blocked. All food should be stored in mice-proof containers. 