NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) will conduct breeding mosquito abatement tonight. Treatments will be carried out by truck from 20:00 to midnight, weather permitting, at 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 Coastal Waterway
- Lower Algiers Shore 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 humans and animals by biting them. While most human infections are asymptomatic, common 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.
The NOMTRCB requires residents to inspect areas around the home and yard at least once a week and eliminate water sources where mosquitoes can breed. Mosquito larvae can develop in a space as small as a bottle cap, so anything that holds water matters.
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 mosquitoes carrying 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 during peak mosquito season. Please review and follow additional home and personal protection tips.
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 lemon-eucalyptus oil.
- 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 emptying all outdoor 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 bowls, or fill them with fish or mosquitoes.
Report mosquito issues
Please report mosquito-related issues using one of the following methods:
For more pest management tips, abatement notices and other general information, follow NOMTRCB on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @nolamosquito.
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