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Louisiana Heat Breeds Mosquitoes, Yet Cities Stay Off Infestation List

6/21/2025

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Louisiana's sweltering heat nurtures 68 mosquito species, contributing to over a million deaths worldwide each year. Surprisingly, none of its cities made Orkin's top 10 mosquito-infested list for 2023. New Orleans, the state's sole representative, landed in 50th place, while Los Angeles claimed the notorious top spot.

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Louisiana's sweltering heat nurtures 68 mosquito species, contributing to over a million deaths worldwide each year. Surprisingly, none of its cities made Orkin's top 10 mosquito-infested list for 2023. New Orleans, the state's sole representative, landed in 50th place, while Los Angeles claimed the notorious top spot.