Office of Borough President James P. Molinaro
Staten Island, New York
Health Department to spray pesticide to reduce adult mosquito populations
Spraying scheduled for parts of Brooklyn and Staten Island to help prevent West Nile Virus
August 8, 2011 - To reduce mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus, the Health Department will spray pesticide from trucks in parts of Elm Park, Grymes Hill, Port Richmond, Randall Manor, Sunnyside, West Brighton, Westerleigh in Staten Island, and parts of Dyker Heights and Bath Beach in Brooklyn, on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 between the hours of 8:15 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning, weather permitting. In case of bad weather, application will be delayed until Thursday, August 11, during the same hours. The areas to be treated appear below.
Locations of Application
Borough |
Neighborhood |
Boundaries |
Zip Code |
Staten Island |
Elm Park, Grymes Hill, Port Richmond, Randall Manor, Sunnyside, West Brighton, Westerleigh |
Bordered by Forest Avenue to the North; Crafton Ave and Crystal Avenue to the West; Staten Island Expressway, Slosson Avenue and Little Clove Road to the South; and Victory Boulevard to the East |
10301, 10302 10310, 10314 |
Brooklyn |
Bath Beach, Dyker Heights |
Bordered by 84th Street to the North; Gowanus Expressway to the West; Belt Parkway to the South; and 15th Avenue to the East |
11228 |
For these sprayings, the Health Department will use a very low concentration of Anvil®, 10 + 10 a synthetic pesticide. When properly used, this product poses no significant risks to human health, but the Health Department recommends that people take the following precautions to minimize direct
exposure:
- Whenever possible, stay indoors during spraying. People with asthma or other respiratory
conditions are encouraged to stay inside during spraying since direct exposure could worsen
these conditions.
- Air conditioners may remain on, however, if you wish to reduce the possibility of indoor exposure to
pesticides, set the air conditioner vent to the closed position, or choose the re-circulate function.
- Remove children’s toys, outdoor equipment, and clothes from outdoor areas during spraying. If
outdoor equipment and toys are exposed to pesticides, wash them with soap and water before
using again.
- Wash skin and clothing exposed to pesticides with soap and water. Always wash your produce thoroughly with water before cooking or eating.
The use of pesticides in New York City is conducted in accordance with labeling approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). For further information, visit http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/wnv/wnvfaq21.shtml
August 8, 2011