News & Announcements

November 20, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

NOMTRCB Will Conduct Area Wide Spray Missions Tonight

The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) reported yesterday that mosquito pools collected from the East Bank of Orleans Parish this week have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). WNV cycles between wild birds and mosquitoes and can be transmitted to humans and animals by the bite of an infected mosquito. These positive samples indicate that WNV is actively circulating among local mosquitoes and bird populations.

November 18, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

NOMTRCB Will Conduct Area-Wide Mosquito Abatement Tonight

The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) will conduct area wide spray missions by truck tonight, Tuesday, November 18,

October 29, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS MOSQUITO, TERMITE AND RODENT CONTROL BOARD REPORTS ADDITIONAL WNV+ MOSQUITO POOLS DETECTED

The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) reports that additional mosquito pools collected from the East Bank of Orleans Parish this week have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). WNV cycles between wild birds and mosquitoes and can be transmitted to humans and animals by the bite of an infected mosquito. These positive samples indicate that WNV is actively circulating among local mosquitoes and bird populations. 

October 8, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board Reports Additional WNV+ Mosquito Pools and Will Conduct Area-Wide Mosquito Abatement Tonight

The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) reports that additional mosquito pools collected from the East Bank of Orleans Parish this week have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). WNV cycles between wild birds and mosquitoes and can be transmitted to humans and animals by the bite of an infected mosquito. These positive samples indicate that WNV is actively circulating among local mosquitoes and bird populations.

October 8, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS MOSQUITO, TERMITE AND RODENT CONTROL BOARD(NOMTRCB) ROLLS OUT THE RED CARPET FOR INSECT AND RODENT CELEBRITIES AT NOLA BUGFEST 2025, SATURDAY, OCT. 11

The City of New Orleans and corporate sponsors invite you to the premiere event of the season: NOLA BugFest 2025, where the stars of the insect and rodent world take center stage.

September 4, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board Reports Additional WNV+ Mosquito Pools and Will Conduct Area-Wide Mosquito Abatement Tonight

The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) reports that additional mosquito pools collected from the East Bank of Orleans Parish this week have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). WNV cycles between wild birds and mosquitoes and can be transmitted to humans and animals by the bite of an infected mosquito. These positive samples indicate that WNV is actively circulating among local mosquitoes and bird populations.

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

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:

August 8, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS MOSQUITO, TERMITE AND RODENT CONTROL BOARD TO CONDUCT MOSQUITO ABATEMENT TONIGHT

The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) will conduct spray missions tonight, targeting adult populations of mosquitoes. Truck treatments tonight (Aug 8th) will be conducted between the hours of 8:45 p.m. to 12 a.m., weather permitting, in the following areas: 

• Gentilly Neighborhood bounded by Elysian Fields Avenue, Leon C. Simon Drive, Peoples Avenue, and I-610

• N.O. East bounded by Hayne Boulevard, Jourdan Road, Chef Mentuer Highway, I-10, and Crowder Road

• Lakeview bounded by West End Boulevard, Allen Toussaint Boulevard, Orleans Avenue, and I-610

August 8, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

FIRST HUMAN CASE OF WEST NILE VIRUS DETECTED IN ORLEANS PARISH

The Louisiana Department of Health reported one human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Orleans Parish. The resident has the neuroinvasive form of the disease.  

West Nile virus cycles between wild birds and mosquitoes and can be transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. The primary vector of West Nile virus in our region is the southern house mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus, which is most active after dark. 

August 1, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board to Conduct Mosquito Abatement Tonight

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) will conduct spray missions tonight, targeting adult populations of mosquitoes. Truck treatments tonight (Aug. 1) will be conducted between the hours of 8:45 p.m. to 12 a.m., weather permitting, in the following areas:

• New Aurora & English Turn bounded by River Road., the parish line, and Woodland Highway.