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• Seven cases of the West Nile virus found in humans in Louisiana

  September 10, 2021 4:29 PM

  There have been seven cases of the West Nile virus reported in humans in the week that ended on Friday, September 4th, according to Louisiana health officials. The cases were in the following parishes: Beauregard, DeSoto, East Baton Rouge, Livingston, Orleans, Ouachita, and St. Tammany parishes. The West... more »

• Mosquito crews out in full force after weeks of standing water in parts of Ascension Play Video

  June 23, 2021 6:50 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH – The water is going down, but a new problem is rising for homeowners who have been through a lot lately. The Ridge Road neighborhood has been flooded out since May. Now they are dealing with a massive mosquito problem. “It’s been very stressful,” said Bruce... more »

• Baton Rouge mosquito abatement director forced to resign Play Video

  April 3, 2019 10:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The metro council voted Wednesday evening to oust the director of the Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control department. Todd Walker had originally requested a public hearing about his future at the agency, but ultimately chose to meet privately with council members and city-parish attorneys. The... more »

• Dozens of used tires dumped in flood victim's backyard Play Video

  June 21, 2018 4:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A flood victim, who is waiting to rebuild her Park Forest home, recently discovered a mess dumped in her backyard. Demetra DeRouen says she has no idea who turned her property into a dumping ground. There are at least 70 used tires that were left on... more »

• Mosquitoes making their comeback Play Video

  February 14, 2018 11:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - So far their numbers are very low, but officials with the EBR Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control say that can change in a hurry. "[Mosquito populations] can change dramatically with this kind of warm weather and standing water," said Randy Vaeth with mosquito control. It's... more »

• More than 30 cases of Zika and West Nile virus in Louisiana

  October 17, 2016 12:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Department of Health has reported more than 30 cases of the Zika and West Nile virus in the state of Louisiana. According to state health officials, there are 34 confirmed cases of Zika virus, each of which are travel-related. Once a travel-related case is identified,... more »

• Aerial mosquito spraying scheduled for east part of EBR

  October 13, 2016 3:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Mosquito aerial spraying will be conducted over the east part of East Baton Rouge Parish on Thursday night. The spraying is in response to large numbers of mosquitoes and a West Nile virus mosquito sample, according to the East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent... more »

• Mosquito aerial spraying set for Thursday night in EBR

  October 6, 2016 4:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Mosquito aerial spraying will take place in the southeast part of East Baton Rouge parish on Thursday night, weather permitting, according to officials. The spray area will be along Highland Road from Huntington Drive on the west to the Country Club of Louisiana. According to... more »

• Ascension to begin aerial mosquito spraying

  September 28, 2016 3:38 PM

  GONZALES - Ascension Parish will begin spraying for mosquitoes from an airplane. Parish government announced Wednesday, aerial spraying will begin in the coming days. Flooding and subsequent rain storms have left pooling water that breed mosquitoes. The bugs are becoming a growing problem. Already, Baton Rouge has increased spraying... more »

• Aerial spraying scheduled for Tuesday in Iberville Parish

  September 24, 2016 8:33 PM

  IBERVILLE PARISH – Officials in Iberville Parish say due to increased mosquito populations, teams will conduct a parish wide aerial spraying Tuesday. Parish President J. Mitchell Ourso Jr. said the spraying will start at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 27 weather permitting. Residents with existing respiratory problems or sensitivity to... more »

• Officials to give away mosquito traps to flood victims

  September 21, 2016 5:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE – State Senator Regina Barrow is partnering with Councilwoman Tara Wicker to give away equipment to flood victims in assisting them with climbing mosquito outbreaks. Senator Barrow and Council member Wicker have also teamed up with local ministry groups and Dr. Gadget, who has appeared on The... more »

• EBR to conduct aerial mosquito spraying Wednesday night

  September 21, 2016 4:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control will be conducting aerial spraying in the southeast portion of the parish on Wednesday night. The spray time with be at 7:40 p.m., weather permitting, according to officials. The area sprayed with include Siegen Lane to... more »

• Mosquito spraying to take place over Bluebonnet, Hoo Shoo Too Road

  September 7, 2016 5:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Officials say they will conduct an aerial spray mission over the southern part of the parish due to a large population of Culex mosquitos that has been observed in the weeks after recent flooding. The spray operation will be carried out weather permitting in the area... more »

• Mosquito spraying over some Baton Rouge neighborhoods Friday

  August 26, 2016 5:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control says it will be conducting aerial spraying Friday over Baton Rouge. Officials say the planes will be spraying over the Broadmoor, Sherwood Forest, S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd. and Woodland Ridge subdivisions Friday. EBRPMARC Assistant Director... more »

• First aerial mosquito spraying of the season to begin Wednesday

  June 1, 2016 7:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control will conduct aerial mosquito spraying for the first time of the season on Wednesday night. The aerial spray trails will either be over the area north of Zachary or the southern part of the parish near the County... more »

• State health officials offer tips to prevent Zika virus transmission

  May 3, 2016 11:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Officials with the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals have developed a plan to protect the public should a Zika outbreak occur in the state. The plan is to reduce mosquito populations and mobilize against transmission of the virus. Dr. Rebekah Gee, secretary for DHH, said that... more »

• Rain brings mosquito boom in Livingston Parish Play Video

  November 17, 2015 5:34 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - With more rain on the way the city of Denham Springs plans to rev up its mosquito spraying program. The city started its own program a few months ago but eventually stopped last month after complaints about mosquitoes died down. However, the buzz is back after rain... more »