Mandeville Pest Control Firm Warns of West Nile, Salmonella Risks in Homes
Mandeville – September 12, 2026 -- J&J Exterminating, Louisiana's largest independently-owned pest control company, is warning Mandeville families that common household pests can carry pathogens linked to serious illnesses, urging residents to treat infestations rather than wait them out.
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus are already circulating this season
Louisiana health officials have confirmed West Nile virus activity this season, according to the company, meaning mosquitoes in Mandeville backyards can pose a direct health threat during outdoor gatherings. Ticks in the area also carry Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Alpha-gal syndrome, illnesses that can produce lasting effects.