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 Congressman
Chris John was in Lake Charles Monday, April 14th to tour the
Calcasieu Parish Mosquito Control facility. He
has proposed legislation, which has passed in the House of
Representatives, to authorize funds for mosquito
abatement. The Senate is now working on a
similar bill.
(l to r: Jill
Hightower, CPMC; Congressman Chris
John; Lucas Terracina,
Director, CPMC)
Mosquito Control officials state that five
pools of mosquitoes collected in the parish have
tested positive for West Nile Virus. "These
positive pools are just further indication that
virus activity is circulating in nature, and
residents should take precautions to avoid
mosquitoes," said Lucas Terracina, Director of
Calcasieu Parish Mosquito Control.
Local
residents should use mosquito repellent and wear
light clothing that covers the skin, especially in
the evening. Citizens over 50 should take
extra precautions since they are the most
susceptible to the disease.
Unusual cases of dead
birds should be reported
to the local health
unit at 475-8744.
Mosquito problems can
be reported
to Mosquito Control
at 437-3545.
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