September 8, 2022 | From City of New Orleans
New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board to Conduct Mosquito Abatement Tonight, Urges Residents to Take Safety Precautions
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) will conduct adult mosquito abatement tonight. Treatments will be conducted by truck from 8 p.m. to midnight, weather permitting, in the following locations:
- Gentilly/Lakeview in the area bounded by Lakeshore Drive, Franklin Avenue, Allen Toussaint Boulevard and Canal Boulevard
- Algiers in the area bounded by Woodland Drive, General De Gaulle Drive, Holiday Drive and Patterson Drive
- Algiers/Tall Timbers/Brechtel in the area bounded by General De Gaulle Drive, the parish line and the Intracoastal Waterway
- Lower Coast Algiers in the area bounded by the Intracoastal Waterway, Patterson Drive and Donner Canal
West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes throughout Orleans Parish in recent weeks. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds, and after about a week, they can spread the virus to people and animals by biting them. While most human infections are asymptomatic, common 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 old or those with certain medical conditions are at higher risk for severe illness.
NOMTRCB requests that residents inspect areas around the home and yard at least once per week and eliminate sources of water where mosquitoes can breed. Mosquito larvae can develop in a space as small as a bottle cap, so anything that holds water counts.
The Board also urges residents to reduce the risk of mosquito bites by limiting outdoor activities between dusk and dawn. Use EPA-registered and CDC-approved mosquito repellents when outdoors, especially at night when the mosquitoes that carry WNV are most active.
Reducing the risk of mosquito-borne virus transmission is a community effort. It is imperative that residents work together to reduce public health threats in peak mosquito season. Please review and follow the additional tips for home and personal protection.
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 tipping over all outdoor 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 Mosquito Issues
Please report mosquito-related issues using one of the following methods:
For more pest management tips, abatement announcements and other general information, follow NOMTRCB on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @nolamosquito.
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