New Orleans Mosquito, Termite And Rodent Control Board Conducted Adult Mosquito Abatement On May 19

New Orleans LA

24 May, 2022

7:38 AM

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Press release from the City of New Orleans: May 19, 2022 NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) will conduct adult mosquito abatement tonight in parts of Uptown, the Garden District, and Central City. Treatments will be conducted by truck from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., weather permitting, in the areas bounded by Nashville Avenue, St. Charles Avenue, Broadway Street, Fontainebleau Drive/S. Broad Avenue, I-10 and Tchoupitoulas Street. Routine surveillance has indicated an elevated number of mosquitoes in these areas. Mosquitoes lay eggs in any object or container that holds water and can develop from eggs to adults in less than a week. We ask that residents remain vigilant in emptying water-filled containers around the home and yard at least weekly to reduce mosquito breeding sites. Remove outdoor trash and clutter including tires, buckets, tarps and any other items that can collect water. Make sure swimming pools and fountains are functional and circulating. We urge residents to protect themselves from West Nile virus (WNV) by limiting outdoor activities between dusk and dawn and using EPA-approved insect repellents. Residents should remove standing water by emptying containers around the home. Mosquitoes can develop from egg to adult within 7-10 days, making it important to check your property for standing water on a weekly basis. Mosquito abatement activities tonight are targeting the Southern House mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus, the local vector of WNV. While most human WNV infections are asymptomatic, common symptoms can include headache, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea or rash. In rare cases, the virus can cause serious symptoms, especially for immunocompromised individuals or those over age 65. For more information on WNV, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/qa/prevention.htm. Reduce mosquito exposure by limiting outdoor activities between dusk and dawn. Use air-conditioning and make sure window and door screens are in good condition to prevent mosquitoes from getting inside the home. Use CDC-approved repellents containing 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. Eliminate standing water around your home where mosquitoes breed. Remove trash and clutter and dispose of discarded tires or containers that can hold water. Turn over kiddie pools, buckets, trash cans, children's toys, plant pot trays or anything else that can collect water. Change water weekly in containers that cannot be removed such as bird baths or non-functional fountains. Scrub the sides of the containers to remove mosquito eggs that may have been deposited. Rain barrels and other water collection devices must be screened and collected water should be used within one week. Aerate ornamental pools, fountains, and sugar kettles or stock them with fish. Report illegal dumping, water leaks, or unattended swimming pools and by calling 311. Tires are easily filled with rainwater and collect leaves and litter, providing ideal breeding conditions for mosquito larvae. Removal of scrap tires will eliminate a prolific mosquito habitat. Residents can call 311 to request a bulk waste pickup of up to four tires. Tires should be stacked curbside next to City-issued trash containers. Tires in front of abandoned lots, unoccupied properties or businesses are ineligible for pick up and will not be collected. This issue is currently being addressed through City-coordinated, cooperative efforts towards treatment and removal. This press release was produced by the City of New Orleans. The views expressed here are the author's own.