4th Annual NOLA BugFest

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Audubon Insectarium

See exotic insects, edible insects, insect diversity

Audubon Louisiana Nature Institute 

Learn about New Orleans East's own nature center

City of New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD)

See and touch a NOFD firetruck and learn about fire prevention

City of New Orleans Health Department (NOHD)

Learn more about public health efforts in NOLA, vaccines available

City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board

Learn about rodent biology and control 

Observe mosquito biology and control 

Spot techniques used for pest exclusion 

Bring your bug to be identified by an Entomologist. Microscopes will be available to use and identify insects commonly found in and around your residence. 

See spiders, snakes, scorpions and more

City of New Orleans NOLA Ready, Homeland Security (NOHSEP)

Hear about local preparedness

City of New Orleans Office of Resilience and Sustainability

Observe techniques for cleaning catch basins

Waste Pro

Waste Hauling and Disposal

Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy 

(O.N.E) serves as the City of New Orleans liaison to the nightlife industry, community, and city agencies. 

Genoa Healthcare

Will provide onsite flu vaccines

City of New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways

Learn about New Orleans' beautiful trees and plants

City of New Orleans Sanitation Department

Clean, recycle, reuse

Civic Studio

Learn about a wildflower garden 

Clarke

Learn more about public health products and services  

DA Exterminating 

DA Exterminating is one of the oldest and most reliable pest control companies in the New Orleans area with branch offices in Metairie, Covington, and Houma.

Department of Public Works

Will have a drain cleaner onsite.

Destined For Options

Will offer sign up for in person or virtual counseling sessions if they wish.

Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF)

Discover best practices and pesticide safety

Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health, Infectious Disease Epidemiology Section 

Understand zoonotic and vector-borne diseases

Louisiana Master Naturalists GNO

Awareness, understanding, and stewardship of the natural environment 

Louisiana SPCA

Will have information about services and adoptions

LSU Health New Orleans-School of Public Health

Learn more about Public Health issues in New Orleans

New Orleans Emergency Services

Louisiana State University, Department of Entomology 

Hear about urban and medical entomology  

New Orleans Public Library

Sign up for a Library card and browse bug themed books available for check out

New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC)

Learn about the resources for rec., athletic and cultural experiences  

Sewerage and Water Board

Observe storm drain safety

Terminix NOLA 

Find out more about residential and commercial pest control

Tulane University, Department of Tropical Medicine

View insects under the microscope and learn more about Public Health

Veseris 

Catch a glimpse of pest control product support 

University of Florida, Entomology and Nematology Department

View a display of urban entomology 

University of New Orleans, Birding

Learn more about birdwatching and conservation initiatives

University of New Orleans, Keep UNO Beautiful

Learn about sustainability initiatives at UNO

University of Miami, Geography Department 

Participate in rodent and vector control surveys

IV Waste

Will have a truck onsite and information about service areas

Fairie Formations

Fairy wings and face painting

NOMTRCB BugShop

A variety of insect and rodent themed merchandise    

Bird & Bea

Textile art studio specializing in botanically dyed linens and eco-friendly ink printed work.

@ birdandbeabotanically

NOLA ‘Nacular 

Printmaking Studio and Local & Vernacular Art Gallery

@nola_nacular