St. Tammany Sees Concerning Rise in Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus

St. Tammany sees concerning rise in mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus

The St. Tammany Parish Mosquito Abatement said 20 pools of mosquitoes tested positive in June, which is three times the number from last year.

Almost triple West Nile infected mosquitoes in St. Tammany Parish since last June

ST. TAMMANY PARISH (WGNO) — Nearly three times the number of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile in St. Tammany Parish since last June. According to the St. Tammany Parish Mosquito Abatement District, 22 pools of Mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile, nearly triple the amount from June 2024. According to historical data, this indicates an increased risk to people throughout the parish. The STPMAD said the regionwide mosquito control part…