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NEW ORLEANS – The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) will conduct adult mosquito abatement tonight, June 14, in New Orleans East in the area bounded by I-10, Chef Menteur Highway, Bayou Sauvage and Lake Pontchartrain. Treatments will take place by truck from 8 p.m. to midnight, weather permitting. Routine surveillance has indicated an elevated number of mosquitoes in this area.

Mosquitoes lay eggs in any object or container that holds water and can develop from eggs to adults in less than a week. Residents should remain vigilant in emptying water-filled containers around the home and yard at least weekly to reduce mosquito breeding sites. Residents should remove outdoor trash and clutter including tires, buckets, tarps and any other items that can collect water, as well as make sure swimming pools and fountains are functional and circulating.

Residents can protect themselves from West Nile virus (WNV) by limiting outdoor activities between dusk and dawn, using EPA-approved insect repellents while outdoors.

Mosquito abatement activities tonight are targeting the Southern House mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus, the local vector of WNV. While most human 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.

Residents can get more information on WNV by visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website.

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