"Untreated Sewage in St. Tammany's Ditches: A Mosquito Magnet"

St. Tammany Parish in Louisiana is facing a mosquito problem due to untreated sewage in its drainage ditches, leading to a surge in the mosquito population. The mosquitoes, particularly the virus-carrying southern house mosquito, are thriving despite efforts to control them with insecticides. Research suggests that the sewage pollution is creating a fertile breeding ground for the mosquitoes, making it difficult to reduce their population. The study highlights the need to address the root cause of sewage pollution to effectively control the mosquito abundance and mitigate public health risks.