The city of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board will be conducting adult mosquito abatement Monday night.
Treatments will be conducted by track from 8:30 p.m. until 1 a.m. in the following areas:
- Little Woods and Seabrook, bounded by Hayne Boulevard, I-10, Martin Drive, and Paris Road.
- West Lake, West Lake Forest, and Read Boulevard East, bounded by I-10, Dwyer Road, Basinview Drive, and I-510.
- Plum Orchard and Read Boulevard West, bounded by Dwyer Road, Chef Menteur Highway, I-10, and I-510.
The NOMTRCB continues to run its year-round, weekly surveillance of adult mosquitoes for arbovirus testing throughout the parish.
Mosquitoes in New Orleans have tested positive for West Nile virus. No human cases have been reported in the area this year.
Mosquitoes can lay eggs in nearly anything that holds water, so we are asking residents to remain vigilant and take the following steps to help reduce mosquito populations around their homes:
- Tip over or toss out any items that hold water to prevent mosquito breeding.
- In containers that cannot be removed (such as bird baths, sugar kettles, pools, and ponds), aerate them if possible, or drain and replace the water weekly, scrubbing the sides to remove mosquito eggs. You can also stock them with mosquito fish or mosquito dunks.
- Screen rain barrels and other water collection devices with fine mesh and a tight lid, and use the collected water within one week.
- Take 10 minutes each week to inspect your property for standing water, especially when taking out the garbage.
As we approach peak mosquito season, NOMTRCB encourages citizens to take protective measures to reduce exposure:
- Limit outdoor activities between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active.
- Use air conditioning or sit in the airflow of a fan when possible.
- Ensure window and door screens are in good condition to keep mosquitoes out of your home.
- Use repellents containing EPA-registered active ingredients, such as DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Always follow product instructions when using repellents.
For more information, visit the New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board website.
