THE SCOOP

The Tangipahoa Parish Mosquito Abatement District (TMAD) has detected the first West Nile Virus (WNV) activity of the year. One mosquito sample in Hammond has tested positive. According to TMAD Director Colby Colona, recent weather conditions have caused mosquito populations to surge, resulting in elevated risk levels for WNV. “While the risk of West Nile Virus is still relatively low,” said Colon…