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Council recognizes Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board for symposium and public-health work
Summary
The City Council recognized the Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board and its director for hosting a national urban pest-management symposium and described the department's public-health role; the director outlined the board's history and national attendees.
The New Orleans City Council presented a recognition to the Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board and its director for hosting a national urban pest-management symposium and for ongoing work to reduce vector-borne disease and pests in the city.
A council member noted the department's national profile and its field work across New Orleans. Director Claudia Riegle (transcript: "Miss Riegle") told the council the department dates to 1965, that rodent-control work for many years was performed inside the health department and was transferred to the board in the 1990s, and that the current symposium has drawn urban pest-management professionals from cities including New York City, Washington, D.C., Boston, Mobile and Chicago.
Riegle said the event includes site visits and field work and emphasized that pest and vector control is a partnership between the city and residents; she encouraged residents to report standing water or rodent sightings so crews can respond. The council framed the recognition as appreciation for public-health work that contributes to healthier, more livable neighborhoods.
No policy, ordinance or budget action was taken on the item; it was presented as a ceremonial recognition and to highlight the symposium taking place this week.
