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NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) will conduct adult mosquito abatement tonight in Algiers in the area bounded by the Mississippi River, the Intracoastal Waterway and the parish line. Treatments will be conducted by truck from 8 p.m. to midnight, weather permitting.

Mosquito abatement activities this week are targeting container-breeding mosquitoes, which are present in high numbers in some areas, as well as Culex quinquefasciatus, the local primary vector of West Nile virus (WNV). While most human WNV infections are asymptomatic, common mild symptoms can include headache, body aches, fever, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea or rash. In rare cases, severe illness affecting the central nervous system can occur. People over 60 years in age or those with certain medical conditions are at higher risk for severe illness.

Reducing the risk of mosquito bites and mosquito-borne virus transmission is a community effort. NOMTRCB asks that residents remain vigilant and inspect areas around the home and yard at least once a week to reduce or eliminate mosquito breeding sites. Residents can take action to reduce the risk of mosquito bites by following the home and personal safety tips below. To report mosquito-related issues, please contact us through one of the following methods:

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.

For more pest management tips, abatement announcements and general information, follow NOMTRCB on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @nolamosquito.

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