Louisiana Master Naturalists of Greater New Orleans

MUST REGISTER HERE: https://nola.gov/mosquito/pest-education-series/

A free, virtual series helping residents protect themselves and their property from common pests.

Claudia Riegel, Ph.D., Director Mosquito, Termite & Rodent Control
Timmy Madere, Urban Rodent Specialist

Part 1: Rodent Biology
October 24th, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

An overview of the rodent species found in New Orleans and the anatomical features that have made them one of the most successful groups of mammals in the world.

Part 2: Integrated Rodent Management
November 7th, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
A look at a multifaceted approach to rodent management incorporating sanitation, pest-proofing, trapping, and the use of rodenticides.

Part 3: Rodent Proffing Techniwues
December 5th, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Learn ways to prevent rodents seeking food, water, and shelter from entering a building or structure.

Part 4: Importance of Rodent Management
December 12th, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
A look at how rodents negatively impact urban areas causing property damage, transmitting diseases, and exacerbating asthma, and how successful rodent control requires a partnership among residents, private industry, and the public sector.