The Iberia Parish Mosquito Abatement District will conduct aerial mosquito control operations on Tuesday (8/19) and Wednesday (8/20) evenings to address elevated mosquito populations in the parish.

Spraying will begin near sunset and last approximately one hour, weather permitting.

  • Tuesday, August 19: Port of Iberia
    (Including: Hayes and Avery Island Rds., Segura, Laurent, Lydia and Darnall Rd.
    and all points in between.)
  • Wednesday, August 20: Lydia
    (Including: Avery Island, South Port of Iberia, Bayou Jack, John Lewis Rd., Patoutville and
    all points in between.)

Citizens are encouraged to wear mosquito repellent as directed, avoid outdoor activity at dawn and dusk, wear light-colored clothing, and eliminate standing water around their homes.

Low-flying aircraft will be visible during spraying. If you see one overhead, do not attempt to follow it—it will leave the area quickly. Individuals with chemical sensitivities may wish to stay indoors during operations.

For more details, contact Mosquito Control at (337) 365-4933 or visit the Mosquito Control webpage.

Please refer to the Press Release below for additional detailed information.

For more information about West Nile Virus, ZIKA 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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