The Mosquito Control Program In Lafayette Parish

Lafayette Parish’s mosquito control program combines proven methods and advanced technology to provide residents with safe, effective, and environmentally responsible service. Every mosquito spray vehicle is tracked by GPS tracking to insure consistency of the program and accountability of every tax-payer dollar spent. The goal of the program is to control disease carried by mosquitoes, keep mosquito populations to a tolerable level, and to accomplish this objective without undue risks to the environment or the residents. This is accomplished through our Integrated Mosquito Management (IMM) program which targets mosquitoes at all stages of life through four strategies: surveillance and disease testing, larval control, adult control, and public education. 

How We Direct Our Efforts

Our mosquito control program relies on a combination of scientific surveillance, field inspections conducted by trained experts, and valuable input from residents to guide our operations. This comprehensive approach ensures that treatments are both effective and targeted to the areas that need them most. Please use the link below to submit a service request for truck spraying, ask questions about current activities, or report any situation you believe may be a potential mosquito concern in your community.

Lafayette Parish residents may call 337-593-0123 to request mosquito spraying service, visit 

https://www.vdci.net/vdci-service-requests/ 

or visit https://www.311lafayette.services/en-US/.

Learn More About Your Mosquito Control Program

Our goal is to keep residents informed about the methods and science behind our mosquito control efforts. This section provides answers to common questions and offers insight into how treatments are conducted, why specific actions are taken, and how we work to protect both public health and the environment. Click the link below to explore the various aspects of our program and learn more about the steps being taken in your community. https://www.vdci.net/public-education/

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Explore Mosquito Control Resources
For those interested in learning more about mosquito biology, prevention, and control, view a collection of educational resources. These materials offer deeper insight into how mosquitoes develop, how control methods work, and what you can do at home to help reduce breeding sites. Click below to explore these resources and expand your understanding of the important role mosquito control plays in protecting public health and improving quality of life. https://www.vdci.net/resource-center/

View Our Interactive Spray Map

Our interactive spray map allows residents to see where and when mosquito control treatments have taken place. Click the link below to view recent spray routes and learn more about the coordinated efforts that help keep mosquito populations under control. Click here to view the interactive Mosquito Spray Map

Schedule an Educational Event
Community education is a key part of effective mosquito control. Our team offers presentations and outreach events to schools, community groups, and civic organizations to help residents learn more about mosquito biology, prevention, and public health. To schedule an educational event or request a speaker, please call 337-539-0123 or email neal.bellard@vci.net. We look forward to partnering with you to promote awareness and prevention throughout the community.

How You Can Help Prevent Mosquitoes
Everyone plays a vital role in reducing mosquitoes and protecting our community. Residents can help by regularly emptying or removing containers that hold standing water—such as flowerpots, buckets, birdbaths, and gutters—where mosquitoes breed. Keeping grass and vegetation trimmed, maintaining pools properly, and ensuring window and door screens are in good condition also make a big difference.

To protect yourself and your family, use EPA-approved insect repellents, wear long sleeves and pants when outdoors during peak mosquito activity, and limit outdoor time at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.

For more tips on prevention, personal protection, and answers to common questions, please visit the website link provided. There, you’ll find helpful resources to better understand how to safeguard your home and support the parish’s ongoing mosquito control efforts.

https://www.vdci.net/blog/ways-to-protect-your-home-from-mosquitoes/