From Iberia Parish President M. Larry Richard – Aerial Spraying for Mosquitoes May 9th & 10th

Marked increase of floodwater mosquitoes calls for expanded control measures. The Iberia Parish Mosquito Control District will conduct aerial operations this evening (5/9) and Friday (5/10) to address identified 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!

If weather allows, aerial operations will begin near sunset and last approximately one (1.5) and one-half hours. Follow up aerial operations are planned ahead of Memorial Day weekend, but weather forecasts are not favorable. The District will make every effort to reduce the biting mosquito populations.

Thursday (5/9) Lydia, Avery Island, south Port of Iberia, Bayou Jack, College Rd. and all points in between.

Friday (5/10) Weeks Island, south of Avery Island, Bayou Pete 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!

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