Health Department set to spray pesticides across Queens to reduce mosquito-carried virus
Jul. 26, 2024 By Athena Dawson
The Health Department will spray pesticides in parts of Queens next week in an effort to reduce the risk of the mosquito-carried West Nile Virus.
In the event of bad weather, the spraying will take place on Thursday, Aug. 1, between 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning.
The Health Department will use low concentrations of Anvil, 10+10, Duet or MERUS. The agency says the risk of the pesticides is low to people and pets, but some residents with sensitivities to the spray’s ingredients may experience short-term eye or throat irritation or a rash. Residents with respiratory conditions may also be affected during the spraying period.