August 12, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board to Conduct Adult Mosquito Abatement Tonight
NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) will conduct adulticide spray missions tonight to target adult populations of mosquitoes. Treatments will be conducted by truck between the hours of 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., weather permitting, in the following areas:
- Black Pearl & Audubon bounded by St. Charles Ave., the Mississippi River, and Jefferson Ave.
- Freret & West Riverside bounded by S. Claiborne Ave., the Mississippi River, Jefferson Ave., and Napoleon Ave.
- Anthony, Filmore, & St. Bernard Area bounded by Lakeshore Dr, I-610, Bayou St. John, and Elysian Fields Ave.
- Lake Terrace-Oaks bounded by Lakeshore Dr., Leon C Simon Dr., Elysian Fields Ave., and Franklin Ave.
- Pontchartrain Park, Gentilly Woods, & Desire Area bounded by Lakeshore Dr., Florida Ave., Providence Pl., and France Rd.
- Desire Area bounded by I-10, Constitution Pl., and Peoples Ave.
- Little Woods bounded by Hayne Blvd., Morrison Rd., Read Blvd., and Paris Rd.
Over the past couple months, NOMTRCB has continued to detect West Nile virus (WNV) activity in mosquito populations from both the East Bank and West Bank of Orleans Parish. WNV cycles between wild birds and mosquitoes and can be transmitted to humans and animals by the bite of an infected mosquito. These positive mosquito samples indicate that WNV is actively circulating among local mosquitoes and bird populations. One human case has been reported in Orleans Parish this year, and there have been confirmed human cases in the state. While most human West Nile infections are asymptomatic, common symptoms include headache, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. In rare cases, severe illness can occur. Individuals over age 60, those who are immunocompromised, and those with certain pre-existing medical conditions are at greater risk of severe illness.
NOMTRCB sets out adult mosquito traps throughout the parish and tests samples for mosquito-borne diseases weekly, and we are currently identifying and testing this week’s samples. West Nile and other mosquito-borne viruses are more active in the summer and early fall. While WNV detection in mosquitoes is common in Orleans Parish at this time of the year, we are continuing to observe an elevated number of positive samples this year compared to previous years.
We are urging all residents to take the following steps to help protect themselves and their homes from mosquitoes:
Protect Yourself
- Use repellents containing EPA-registered active ingredients such as DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Always follow product instructions when using repellents.
- When possible, limit outdoor activities between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active.
- Use air conditioning or sit in the air stream of a fan outdoors when possible.
Protect Your Home
- Eliminate standing water around your home and yard where mosquitoes lay their eggs by tipping over all outdoor containers at least weekly.
- 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. Store items upside-down when not in use.
- Make sure swimming pools and fountains are functional and circulating.
- 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.
- Make sure window and door screens are in good condition to prevent mosquitoes from getting inside the home.
For more information on West Nile virus, visit the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/westnile/index.html
Report Mosquito Issues
Please report mosquito-related issues using one of the following methods:
For more tips on safeguarding your home and yourself from pests, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X at @nolamosquito. You can also visit our website for comprehensive resources: https://nola.gov/next/mosquito/home/.