NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
AND MENTAL HYGIENE

Mary T. Bassett, MD, MPH

                                         Commissioner         

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

 

HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT EIGHTH ADULTICIDING OF THE SEASON TO REDUCE RISK OF WEST NILE VIRUS

 

Trucks will spray pesticide in parts of Queens and Brooklyn on Tuesday, August 21 and in the Bronx and Brooklyn on Thursday, August 23

August 17, 2018 – To reduce mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus, the Health Department will conduct its eighth adulticide treatment of the season. Trucks will spray pesticides in sections of the Queens and Brooklyn on Tuesday, August 21 between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning, weather permitting. In case of bad weather, application will be delayed until Wednesday, August 22. Trucks will spray pesticides in sections of the Bronx and Brooklyn on Thursday, August 23 between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning, weather permitting. In case of bad weather, application will be delayed until Monday, August 27.

 

For the truck sprayings in Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx, the Health Department will use very low concentrations of Anvil® 10+10. The risks of pesticides applied by the Health Department for mosquito control are low to people and pets. Some people who are sensitive to spray ingredients may experience short-term eye or throat irritation, or a rash. People with respiratory conditions may also be affected.

To stay safe during spraying:

• Stay indoors, whenever possible.
• Air conditioners can remain on. While unnecessary, you may wish to close air conditioner vents, or choose the recirculate function.

After spraying:

• While unnecessary, you can wash outdoor toys and equipment with soap and water.
• Wash skin and clothing exposed to pesticides with soap and water.
• Always wash fruits and vegetables with water.

 

The most effective way to control mosquitoes is to eliminate any standing water. New Yorkers are also encouraged to mosquito-proof their homes and take precautions when spending time outdoors.

 

Reducing exposure to mosquitoes

• Use an approved insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus (not for children under three), or products that contain the active ingredient IR3535.
• Make sure windows have screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or holes.
• Eliminate any standing water from your property and dispose of containers that can collect water. Standing water is a violation of the New York City Health Code.
• Make sure roof gutters are clean and draining properly.
• Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas and hot tubs. Keep them empty or covered if not in use. Drain water that collects in pool covers.

 

Report standing water by calling 311 or visiting nyc.gov/health/wnv. For more information about West Nile virus, call 311 or visit nyc.gov.

 

 

 

 

Locations of truck spraying in Queens and Brooklyn to reduce risk of West Nile virus

 

 

Borough	Neighborhoods	Boundaries	Zip Codes
Queens and Brooklyn	Queens: Parts of Blissville, Howard Beach, Hunters Point, Lindenwood, Maspeth, Ridgewood, Ozone Park, South Ozone Park, Sunnyside, West Maspeth, and Woodside. Brooklyn: Parts of Broadway Junction, Brownsville, Bushwick, City Line, Cypress Hills, East New York, East Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Highland Park, and Ocean Hill	Bordered by Union Avenue, Brooklyn Queens Expressway, McGuinness Boulevard, and 11th Street to the West; 49th Avenue, Skillman Avenue, Queens Boulevard, 69th Street, Grand Avenue, Flushing Avenue, Cypress Avenue, Vermont Place, Highland Boulevard, Force Tube Avenue, Fulton Street, and Rockaway Boulevard to the North; Lefferts Boulevard and Bergen Basin to the East; Jamaica Bay, Old Mill Creek, Fountain Avenue, Sutter Avenue, Rockaway Avenue, and Broadway to the South.	Queens: Parts of 11101, 11104, 11377, 11378, 11385, 11414, 11416, 11417, 11420, 11421 and 11430.  Brooklyn: Parts of 11206, 11207, 11208, 11211, 11212, 11221, 11222, 11233, and 11237

 

 

 

 

 

Map of truck spray areas

 

 

 

Locations of truck spraying in the Bronx and Brooklyn to reduce risk of West Nile virus

 

Borough	Neighborhoods	Boundaries	Zip Codes
Bronx	Parts of Bathgate, Belmont, Bronx River, Bruckner, Claremont, Claremont Village, Clason Point, Crotona Park East, East Tremont, Harding Park, Hunts Point, Longwood, Melrose, Morrisania, Mott Haven, Port Morris, Soundview, The Hub, Tremont and West Farms	Bordered by Willis Avenue, Melrose Avenue and Webster Avenue to the West; East 187 Street, Crotona Avenue, Cross Bronx Expressway, Bronx River Parkway and Bruckner Expressway to the North; Thieriot Avenue to the East; and East River, and East 141st Street to the South.	Parts of 10451, 10454, 10455, 10456, 10457, 10458, 10459, 10460, 10472, 10473, 10474
Brooklyn	Parts of Bergen Beach, Brighton Beach, Coney Island, Flatlands, Gerritsen Beach, Gravesend, Homecrest, Manhattan Beach, Marine Park, Mill Basin, Mill Island, Seagate and Sheepshead Bay.	Bordered by 25th Avenue, 86th Street, and West 7th Street to the West; Kings Highway, Ocean Parkway, Avenue V, Nostrand Avenue, Avenue S, Ocean Avenue, Avenue N, East 33rd Street, Avenue S, Utica Avenue, Avenue N, and Veterans Avenue to the North; East 68th Street and East Mill Basin to the East; Belt Parkway, West End Avenue, Coney Island Channel, Stillwell Avenue and Coney Island Creek to the South.	Parts of 11210, 11214, 11223, 11224, 11229, 11234, 11235

 

 

 

Map of truck spray areas

 

 

 

 

 

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