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October 3, 2022 | From City of New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) will conduct adult mosquito abatement tonight, weather permitting, in the following locations:
Mosquito abatement activities this week are targeting marsh-breeding mosquitoes and Culex quinquefasciatus, the local primary vector of West Nile virus (WNV). WNV has been circulating in local mosquitoes for many weeks, and one WNV-positive blood donor was detected in Orleans Parish in the last two weeks. NOMTRCB urges residents to reduce the risk of mosquito bites by using EPA-registered and CDC-approved mosquito repellents when outdoors, especially at night when the mosquitoes that carry WNV are most active.
The Board asks that residents check areas around the home and yard at least once a week and turn over all containers that hold water. Although it has not rained recently, mosquitoes can breed in a small amount of water, and breeding sites can be well hidden.
Make sure that rain barrels are covered with mesh screening or treated with mosquito dunks. Turn over children’s toys, water tables and pools when not in use. Empty and replace water in outdoor pet dishes frequently. Scrub the sides of containers and fountains to remove mosquito eggs. Report standing water, unkept fountains, swimming pools, construction sites holding water and dumped tires to 311.
Please review and follow the additional tips for home and personal protection.
Please report mosquito-related issues using one of the following methods:
For more information on West Nile virus, visit the CDC website:
https://www.cdc.gov/westnile/index.html
For pest management tips, abatement announcements and general information, follow NOMTRCB on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @nolamosquito.
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