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July 7, 2022 | From City of New Orleans

New Orleans Mosquito, Termite, and Rodent Control Board to Conduct Adult Mosquito Abatement Tonight

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) will conduct adult mosquito abatement tonight in New Orleans East in the area bounded by Hayne Boulevard, I-510, Morrison Road and Martin Drive, and in the area west of Martin Drive bounded by I-10, Chef Menteur Highway, the Inner Harbor Canal and the Lakefront Airport. Treatments will also take place in the Upper 9th Ward in the area bounded by Florida Avenue, Franklin Avenue, the Mississippi River and Japonica Street. Treatments will be conducted by truck from 8:00 pm to 12:00 am, weather permitting.

Mosquito abatement activities this week are targeting container-breeding Aedes mosquitoes and Culex quinquefasciatus, the local primary vector of West Nile virus (WNV). Most human WNV infections are asymptomatic, but common mild symptoms can include headache, body aches, fever, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea or rash. In rare cases, severe illness affecting the central nervous system can occur. People over 60 years in age or those with certain medical conditions are at higher risk for severe illness.

Reducing the risk of mosquito bites and mosquito-borne virus transmission is a community effort. NOMTRCB asks that residents remain vigilant and inspect areas around the home and yard at least once a week to reduce or eliminate mosquito breeding sites. Take action to reduce the risk of mosquito bites by following the home and personal safety tips below. To report mosquito-related issues, please contact NOMTRCB through one of the following methods:

For more information on WNV, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/qa/prevention.htm.

 

SAFETY TIPS

 

Protect Yourself

  • Reduce mosquito exposure by limiting outdoor activities between dusk and dawn.
  • Use air conditioning or fans if possible, and make sure window and door screens are in good condition to prevent mosquitoes from getting inside the home.
  • Use CDC-approved repellents containing EPA-registered active ingredients such as DEET, picaridin, IR3535 or oil of lemon-eucalyptus.
  • When using repellent, always follow the recommendations on the product label.

Protect Your Home

  • Eliminate standing water (where mosquitoes breed) around your home and yard by dumping out water that has accumulated in containers at least weekly.
  • Make sure swimming pools and fountains are functional and circulating.
  • Remove trash and clutter and turn over any object that can hold water, such as kiddie pools, buckets, empty trash cans, children's toys or plant pot trays.
  • Change water weekly in containers that cannot be removed such as bird baths, pet water bowls or non-functional fountains. Scrub the sides of the containers to remove mosquito eggs that may have been deposited.
  • Rain barrels and other water collection devices must be screened and collected water should be used within one week.
  • Aerate ornamental pools, fountains and sugar kettles, or stock them with fish or mosquito dunks.
  • Report illegal dumping, water leaks or unattended swimming pools by calling 311 or submitting a service request online at https://nola311.org/.

For more pest management tips, abatement announcements and general information, follow NOMTRCB on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @nolamosquito.

 

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