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October 21, 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 tonight will target Culex quinquefasciatus, the primary vector of West Nile virus (WNV) in Orleans Parish. The virus continues to circulate in local mosquitoes despite an overall reduction in mosquito numbers in recent 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.
Although it has not rained recently, mosquitoes can breed in a small amount of water and breeding sites can be well hidden. 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. 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 and swimming pools, construction sites holding water and dumped tires to 311.  
Please review and follow the additional tips for home and personal protection.
Protect Yourself
Protect Your Home
Report Mosquito Issues
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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Last updated: 10/24/2022 2:25:13 PM
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