Lafayette Consolidated Government is offering 13th Annual Rain Barrel program, which provides residents with 55-gallon rain ...

Rain barrels have gained in popularity these last few years. They have become a fad for those looking for ways to save a little water and feel like they are being good environmental stewards.

Researchers surveyed residential rain barrels to determine how often mosquitoes took up residence in rain barrels and what preventative measures would most effectively keep mosquitoes out. Taking ...