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Mosquito abatement director details aerial program and planned drone use; US Air Force training partnership planned for next summer
Summary
The mosquito abatement director described the program’s mix of ground and aerial spraying, pending FAA authorization for drone operations, and a Pentagon‑approved Innovative Readiness Training exercise with a US Air Force spray wing slated for next summer that will be federally resourced.
Herff Jones, executive director of the Iberia Parish Mosquito Abatement District, briefed the finance committee on the district’s 2026 budget and operational approach, emphasizing the role of aerial spraying, cost controls and new partnerships.
Jones said the district uses ground trucks, ATVs and a co‑owned aircraft — the shared ownership model reduced capital costs — and described increases in chemical and insurance costs. "Operating the…
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