With mosquito season approaching, many people in the South are dreading the coming months. These pesky bugs carry diseases like West Nile virus, Zika, and Eastern Equine Encephalitis--all of which can be deadly. While total extermination is not the answer…
Did you know that coastal erosion does more than just affect drill sites and people living near the coast? It also affects people all over the United States. The coast is a valuable resource for Louisiana because it provides nutrients…
It’s pretty early to know exactly what’s going to happen for the 2019 hurricane season, but there are early models and climate predictions that can help determine what we can expect. There are two climate patterns that we can look…
When most people think about airboats, they envision a fun activity for tourists exploring the wetlands. While they are a great source of fun, these boats have several other practical uses. Continue reading to learn other ways in which they can…
The U.S. drilling rig count is up again from last year. Just last week, Baker Hughes announced that there are 1,076 active rigs in the United States, which is 136 more than last year. Based on this observation, the industry…
The Louisiana coast has been deteriorating at an alarming rate for quite some time now, with an estimated loss of 20 square miles of coastal land per year. Hopefully, with this year’s coastal restoration plan, the number decreases. Thankfully, Stan’s…
Mosquitoes can breed anywhere there is water. With countless marshes and bayous in Louisiana, these insects can definitely become problematic. This is where effective mosquito control services come into play. Why bother? There are numerous reasons to keep the mosquito…
One way to perform fiber optic cable installation in wetlands is to put it overhead. Pole line/aerial installation means suspending the lines from pylons or poles, or even mounting them on buildings. Underground fiber optic cable installation (or placing them…
Great news for Louisiana oil and gas workers (and those of us who partner with them to lay pipes in the marsh or perform pipeline clearing and reclamation in the swamps): Our state’s energy infrastructure is growing, and so are…
The US drilling rig count is on the rise again. At the end of January, Baker Hughes announced there were 947 active rigs. Compare that to 228 units from just a year ago, and it’s a safe bet that the…
