Warm, wet weather leads to increase in mosquito population in Caddo

The mix of weighty downpours and hot temperatures across Caddo Ward have made ideal circumstances for mosquitos to rise.

Caddo mosquito control is using drones, splash trucks, and local area collaboration to decrease the danger of mosquito-borne sicknesses this late spring.

Splash trucks have been sent every weeknight since April across the ward to wipe out grown-up mosquitos. Subsequent to getting a solicitation for a splash from a resident, a mosquito control official will review the area and encompassing region for expected reproducing and holding onto locales. After examination, the mosquito control official will conclude what regions need splashing and the direction the shower. These happen daily from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

one is utilized when trucks or faculty can't arrive at an area. They're stacked with BTI granules which kill mosquito hatchlings in standing water.

Caddo Mosquito Control Supervisor Bryan Glascock says the robots are a productive method for stifling distant regions.

Mosquito control's greatest resource is the public's help. Occupants can go to 1500 Monty Road in Shreveport with a legitimate ID to get a pack of BTI granules for nothing.