The Iberia Parish Mosquito Control District will conduct aerial operations Monday (10/6), Tuesday (10/7), Wednesday (10/8) and Thursday (10/9) evenings to address persistent mosquito populations. It is imperative that citizens follow these simple guidelines recommended by our District and the CDC. Wear repellent as the label directs, avoid activity at Dawn & Dusk, wear light colored clothing to cover exposed skin and eliminate mosquito breeding sites near the home!

Aerial operations will begin near sunset and last approximately one (1.0) hour weather permitting. Alterations may be necessary as forecast are accessed each night.

  • Monday (10/6) Hubertville and surrounding areas. Jeanerette, Linden Rd., Jeanerette High School, E. Admiral Doyle, Burleigh Rd. and all points in between.
  • Tuesday (10/7) Bayou Jack, Avery Island, south of the Port of Iberia, Lydia, John Lewis, Patoutville and all points in between.
  • Wednesday (10/8) Coteau Holmes, Walet, Braquet Rd., Harold Landry, Daspit, Gaubert, Cemetery Rd. and all points in between.
  • Thursday (10/9) Sugar Oaks, Vida Shaw, Danielle Rd. Bayou Teche, Loreauville park and all points in between.

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!

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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