Update: Spraying has been postponed until September 7th/8th.
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Pesticide Spraying
Tuesday, September 6th, between 8:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
To reduce mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH) will conduct mosquito adulticide treatments in parts of Brooklyn. DOH sprays in neighborhoods where its surveillance has found an increasing number of mosquitoes that are infected with West Nile virus.
"West Nile virus is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. West Nile virus can infect humans, birds, horses and other mammals."
To kill adult mosquitoes, trucks will spray pesticides between 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6th, and 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 7th. If spraying is delayed because of bad weather, it'll be done during the same hours on Wednesday, September 7th/Thursday, September 8th.
DOH states that very low concentrations of Anvil® 10+10 or Duet® will be used and that the risks associated with these pesticides for mosquito control are low to people
and pets. The active ingredients in Anvil are sumithrin and piperonyl butoxide. In Duet, they're sumithrin and prallethrin.
However, some people who are sensitive to the spray's ingredients could experience short-term eye or
throat irritation or a rash. People who have respiratory conditions, such as asthma, could also be affected. If you have a stronger reaction to the pesticide after it's been sprayed, call the New York City Poison Control Center. Its phone number is 212-POISONS (212-764-7667).
How to keep yourself safe while spraying is being done:
- Stay indoors, whenever it's possible.
- Keep doors and windows closed for thirty to sixty minutes after spraying is finished.
- If you keep your air conditioner on, you might want to either close its vents or use the recirculate function.
What to do after spraying has been completed:
- Wash any skin and clothing that's been exposed to the pesticides with soap and water.
- Wash fruit and vegetables thoroughly with water before cooking or eating them.
How to reduce your exposure to mosquitoes:
- Use an approved insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus (not for children under 3), or products that contain the active ingredient IR3535.
- Make sure that windows have screens and repair or replace any that have tears or holes.
- Eliminate all standing water from your property and dispose of containers that can collect water. Having standing water on your property is a violation of the New York City Health Code.
- Make sure your roof gutters are clean and are draining properly.
- Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas, and hot tubs. Keep them empty or covered when they aren't in use. Drain the water that collects in the pool covers.
If you see standing water, you can report it by calling 311 or visiting https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-02298.
For more information about
West Nile virus, call 311 or visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/west-nile-virus.page.
Map of Pesticide Spraying Scheduled for Parts of Brooklyn on September 6th/7th
Neighborhoods
Parts of Borough Park, Brownsville, Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Flatbush, Gowanus, Greenwood Heights, Kensington, Little Caribbean, Little Haiti, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Park Slope, Prospect Park, Prospect Park South, South Slope, Sunset Park, and Windsor Terrace.
Boundaries
Bordered by Union Street, Eastern Parkway, Pitkin Avenue to the North; East New York Avenue, Utica Avenue to the East; Avenue D, Ditmas Avenue, 18 Avenue, 45 Street, Fort Hamilton Parkway, 52 Street to the South; and 3 Avenue to the West.
Zip Codes
Parts of 11203,
11204, 11213,
11215, 11218,
11219, 11220,
11225, 11226, and
11232