Persistent populations of flood water mosquitoes will be addressed by aerial operations.
Planned sorties will begin Tuesday (10/17) evening through the weekend Saturday (10/21), with possible additional operations next week (10/24).
Each evening over the next eight (8) days will be evaluated for the appropriate weather conditions.
Operations will begin each evening near sundown and last approximately one (1.5) and one-half hours.
During this period, only hypersensitive individuals or persons that wish to avoid all exposure to chemicals in the designated spray area should refrain from outdoor activities; otherwise, all other citizens can proceed with normal outdoor activities!
Citizens will notice low flying aircraft — If the aircraft is overhead DO NOT attempt to follow the path of the aircraft.
The aircraft is traveling quickly and will be out of the area in a brief period!
Sorties planned starting Tuesday (10/17) will be Avery Island, Thursday (10/19) Delcambre / Jefferson Island Rd., Railroad Rd., Poufette, Saturday (10/21) Lydia, Rynella, Bayou Jack, Duboin, Monday (10/23) weather permitting, Bull Island, Leleux, Migues and Tuesday (10/24) Hubertville and Jeanerette.
If you have any questions or mosquito related problems, feel free to contact our office at (337) 365- 4933.
Please visit us on the web www.iberiaparishgovernment.com and click on “Mosquito Control” — like us on Facebook for the latest.
For more information about West Nile Virus, other mosquito – borne diseases and pesticides for mosquito control please visit www.cdc.gov and www.epa.gov.
For information regarding pesticides (Naled) used for aerial spraying visit www.epa.gov or
https://www.epa.gov/mosquitocontrol/naled-mosquito-control
Any questions after office hours please contact Herff Jones (337) 380-7140
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