NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) will conduct mosquito abatement tonight in the following areas:
- Gentilly in the area bounded by I-610, Bayou St. John, Lakeshore Drive, Franklin Avenue, Leon C. Simon Drive and Peoples Avenue
- Fairgrounds in the area bounded by I-610, Bayou St. John, Esplanade Avenue and North Broad Street
- Treme/Lafitte and Seventh Ward in the area bounded by North Broad Street, Esplanade Avenue, North Galvez Street, Canal Street, I-10 and St. Bernard Avenue
- The Upper Ninth Ward in the area bounded by Franklin Avenue, Florida Avenue, Japonica Street and the Mississippi River.
Treatments will be carried out by truck between 20:00 and 12:00, weather permitting.
NOMTRCB responds to requests for residential services submitted through 311 or by direct contact with the department. In July, the most common sources of mosquito breeding found during housing inspections were containers filled with water, standing water in or near residential properties, or unmaintained pools and fountains. Abatement activities tonight will target mosquitoes emerging from these types of habitats, including container cultivation and floodwater species.
Reducing the risks of mosquito bites and eliminating mosquito breeding grounds 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.
Protect your home
- Remove empty containers such as tires, pots or plant pots, wheelbarrows, jars and anything else that can hold water.
- Repair leaking sprinklers or outdoor faucets that result in water pooling.
- Clear blocked rain gutters.
- Change the water weekly in containers that cannot be removed, 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.
- Maintain pools and fountains by handling, cleaning and circulating them properly.
- Aerate ornamental ponds or stock them with commercially available larvicides or mosquito fish.
- If you use larvicides, always follow the label directions.
- Contact mosquito control for questions or issues related to mosquitoes.
Protect yourself
- Make sure window and door screens are in good condition to prevent mosquitoes from entering the home.
- Cover gaps in walls, doors and windows.
- Avoid spending time outside from dusk to dawn.
- If outdoor activities are planned, wear repellents that contain EPA-registered active ingredients with proven effectiveness such as DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
- Use air conditioning or fans if possible. If you are outside, sitting in a draft can reduce the risk of being bitten.
- When using insect repellent, always follow the directions on the product label.
For additional information on West Nile virus, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/qa/prevention.htm.
To report mosquito-related issues, please contact NOMTRCB through one of the following methods:
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