| Mosquitoes pose threat: Keep their numbers down Mosquitoes buzz around Louisiana every day of the year. More than 60 species inhabit the state. While many are benign, some are carriers – or vectors – of several worrisome diseases. It's everyone's responsibility to keep their numbers down. |
| Insect Repellents People who work or play outdoors are often attacked by numerous species of insects, ticks and mites. If you choose or are required to be outside when insects are active, use a repellent. This publication explains how repellents are chemical substances that protect people from insect attack by making the body unattractive or offensive to insects. A repellent does not have to kill insects to be effective, although it may. |
| Domestic Birds, Poultry Not Likely to Harbor Encephalitis Viruses The chances of poultry and other domestic birds acquiring mosquito-transmitted encephalitis viruses are relatively low, according to an LSU AgCenter expert, who says you also can take precautions to further reduce that risk. |
| What is West Nile Virus? West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne disease that can cause encephalitis, or a brain infection. Mosquitoes acquire the virus from birds and pass it on to other birds, animals and people. |
| Are Mosquitoes Bugging You? A poster containing information on how to protect yourself from mosquitoes. |
| LSU AgCenter Provides Fish To Control Mosquitoes The LSU AgCenter is providing mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis) to the New Orleans area in an effort to suppress mosquito populations in the many abandoned swimming pools in the city. |
| Links Links to additional Web sites that provide information on mosquitoes and West Nile Virus. |
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