Tips On Fending Off Mosquitoes

Chief Communications Officer with Lafayette Consolidated Government Jaime Angelle tells KPEL that people who live in Lafayette Parish can dial 311 in order to make a request for mosquito control in their area. Mosquito Control Services is the company that has the contract for Lafayette Parish so they will be made aware of your request for help with your mosquito situation.

In the meantime, while you're waiting for the mosquito fogger truck to visit your neighborhood hood there are several things that you can do in and around your home to get rid of the pesky, blood-sucking creatures.

One of the biggest things that anyone can do to get rid of mosquitoes in areas where you spend time, is to make sure you are getting rid of any standing water. I know that I have to remind myself about once a week to go around my backyard to remove the standing water in a handful of planters that I have that are not being used right now. Mosquitoes only need a small amount of water in which to breed. You might find this hard to believe, but I actually witnessed mosquitoes successfully breed in a sink full of dishes where the water was left standing for four or five days.