NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) will conduct adult mosquito abatement tonight Uptown in the area bounded by the Mississippi River, the parish line, South Claiborne Avenue and Napoleon Avenue. Treatments will also take place in the Upper 9th Ward in the area bounded by Japonica Street, Florida Avenue, Franklin Avenue and Chartres Street. Treatments will be carried out by truck from 20:00 to midnight, weather permitting.
Mosquito abatement activities this week target container-breeding mosquitoes, which are present in large numbers in some areas, as well as A mosquito with five sides, the primary local vector of West Nile virus (WNV). While most human WNV infections are asymptomatic, common mild symptoms may include headache, body aches, fever, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. In rare cases, severe diseases affecting the central nervous system may occur. People over 60 or those with certain medical conditions are at higher risk for serious illness.
Reducing the risk of mosquito bites and mosquito-borne virus transmission is a community effort. The NOMTRCB requires residents to remain vigilant and inspect areas around the home and yard at least once a week to reduce or eliminate mosquito breeding sites. Residents can take action to reduce the risk of mosquito bites by following the following home and personal safety tips. To report mosquito-related issues, please contact us through one of the following methods:
For more information on WNV, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/qa/prevention.htm.
SAFETY ADVICE
Protect yourself
- Reduce exposure to mosquitoes 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 entering the home.
- Use CDC-approved repellents that contain 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 water that has collected in containers at least weekly.
- Make sure pools and fountains are functional and circulating.
- Remove trash and clutter and return any objects that can hold water, such as kiddie pools, buckets, empty trash cans, children’s toys, or planter trays.
- Change the water weekly in non-removable containers such as birdbaths, pet water bowls or non-functioning fountains. Clean the sides of the dishes to remove any mosquito eggs that may have been deposited.
- Rain barrels and other water collection equipment must be checked and the collected water must be used within a week.
- Aerate decorative pools, fountains and sugar vats, or fill them with fish or mosquito nets.
For more pest management tips, abatement notices and general information, follow NOMTRCB on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter @nolamosquito.
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