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Pesticides to be Sprayed For Third Time This Season

Area to be Sprayed by NYC DOH on Aug. 15

Aug. 13, By Max Murray

The city will begin spraying pesticides for the third time this season to keep the number of mosquitos at bay in Corona, Flushing, Kew Gardens, Murray Hill, Auburndale, and other parts of Queens and the Bronx on Aug. 15.

The spraying will begin at around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday night, and will continue until 6 a.m. the next day, according to the NYC Department of Health. The spraying could be delayed until Aug. 19 or 20 due to potential inclement weather.

The spraying will occur in parts of the 11355, 11358, 11365, 11367, and 11368 zip codes.

Area of Queens to be Sprayed on Aug. 15

The health department says it will be spraying very low concentrations of Anvil® 10+10 and/or DeltaGard® from trucks to reduce mosquito activity and combat the risk of West Nile virus.

The pesticides present low risk to people and pets, but some people who are sensitive to spray ingredients may experience short term eye or throat irritation, or a rash, according to the agency. People with respiratory conditions may also be affected.

The DOH recommends area residents to stay indoors whenever possible during spraying, and that, while unnecessary, air conditioners may be turned off.

The agency also says, while unnecessary, that outdoor toys and equipment can be washed down with soap and water after spraying. Skin and clothing exposed to pesticides should be washed with soap and water, while fruits and vegetables should be washed with water.

For more information, visit the DOH’s page on mosquitos.

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greene

The bumblebee population has PLUNGED.
The butterflies are extinct in this area.
The flowers in our front yard used to be filled with both.
To not even see a bumblebee is depressing.
We used to have friendly outdoor spiders build massive
webs right in the window. They were like pets, and took
care of pests.
Gone. Gone. Gone.

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