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[Image: mosquitoes in dish]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. [Image: Insect Repellants]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. [Image: Rooster]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. [Image: Informational Poster]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. 1 2 3 [Image: Front Page of document]Louisiana Pesticide Rules and Regulations A document containing the Louisiana Pesticide Rules and Regulations. [Image: Front Page]Louisiana Pesticide Law Document containing the Louisiana Pesticide Law. Standard Conditions, Scientific Collecting (wild birds): 50 CFR 21.23 Conditions A document containing the Standard Conditions, Scientific Collecting (wild birds): 50 CFR 21.23 Conditions. Louisiana Mosquito Abatement Plan Because of the impact of mosquitoes in Louisiana on humans and domestic and wild animals, the negative effect on tourism and especially their potential as carriers of organisms that cause diseases, the first mosquito abatement districts were established in the early 1960s. Since then, with the help of the Louisiana Mosquito Control Association (LMCA) and the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center (AgCenter) entomologists, several other parishes have established mosquito control programs [Image: First Slide]Mosquito-borne Diseases of Veterinary Importance in Louisiana Dr. Maxwell Lea of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry provides information on the diagnosis and treatment of 3 mosquito-borne diseases afflicting animals in Louisiana: Canine Heartworm Disease, Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis (Sleeping Sickness) and West Nile Virus. [Image: Lesson Front Page]Skeeter Buster Activity Lesson Lesson activity for 4th-12th graders on fighting off mosquitoes. [Image: fact sheet cover]West Nile Virus - A Mosquito-Borne Disease in Louisiana Facts and information on the West Nile virus and how it's affecting Louisiana. 1 2 3 [Image: Questions Regarding Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Horses]Questions About Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Horses Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and western equine encephalitis (WEE) virus infections occur in horses and other equids. Where does EEE come from? What's the best way to protect a horse? Find these answers and more. 1 2 3