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The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) will conduct area-wide spray missions on the morning of Tuesday, April 14, targeting larval populations of mosquitoes. Treatments will be conducted by helicopter between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weather permitting, in the following areas:
- Fairgrounds bounded by De Saix Blvd, St Bernard Ave, N Broad St, Esplanade Ave, and Moss St.
- French Quarter & Marigny bounded by N Rampart St, Elysian Fields Ave, N Peters St, and Iberville St.
- Main Outfall Canal area & Sankofa bounded by the Intracoastal Waterway, Florida Ave, and the Parish Line.
The purpose of these treatments is to target standing water where mosquitoes lay their eggs and kill their larvae before they become adults. The chemical that is being used is bacterial-derived larvicide that is naturally occurring in soil. This treatment produces crystalline proteins that are toxic to the aquatic stages of mosquitos and other flies when it is ingested. These treatments are highly specific to mosquitoes and other insects, and are non-toxic for other non-target organisms including humans, dogs, bees, etc.
Depending on the species, mosquitoes will lay their eggs on the surface of standing water, along the sides of containers, or in damp soil above the waterline. At this time of year, mosquitoes can develop from eggs to adults in as little as one week. As we approach peak mosquito season, we are urging all residents to inspect containers or other objects that can hold water on their property and take these steps to help protect themselves and their homes from mosquitoes:
Protect Yourself
- Use repellents containing EPA-registered active ingredients such as DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Always follow product instructions when using repellents.
- When possible, limit outdoor activities between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active.
- Use air conditioning or sit in the air stream of a fan outdoors when possible.
Protect Your Home
- Eliminate standing water around your home and yard where mosquitoes lay their eggs by tipping over all outdoor containers at least weekly.
- Remove trash and clutter and turn over any object that can hold water, such as kiddie pools, buckets, empty trash cans, children's toys, or plant pot trays. Store items upside-down when not in use.
- Make sure swimming pools and fountains are functional and circulating.
- Change water weekly in containers that cannot be removed such as bird baths, pet water bowls, 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.
- Make sure window and door screens are in good condition to prevent mosquitoes from getting inside the home.
For more tips on safeguarding your home and yourself from pests, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X at nolamosquito. You can also visit our website for comprehensive resources: https://nola.gov/next/mosquito/home/
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