Queens Gazette

Adulticiding To Fight West Nile Virus


To reduce mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus, the Health Department will conduct an adulticide treatment in Queens. Trucks will spray pesticides in sections of Queens on Monday, August 2 and Thursday, August 5, between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning, weather permitting. In case of bad weather or equipment malfunctions, application will be delayed until Tuesday August 3 and Monday, August 9 respectively.

The Health Department will use very low concentrations of Anvil®, Duet®, or Delta- Gard®.

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.

Locations of truck spraying for August 2:

Parts of Bayside, Douglas Manor, Douglaston, Glen Oaks, and Little Neck. Bordered by Douglaston Parkway, Long Island Expressway, Clearview Expressway, Northern Boulevard, and Bell Boulevard to the West; 28th Avenue and Little Neck Bay to the North; Nassau County and Queens County Boundary to the East; and, Union Turnpike to the South. Parts of 11004, 11005, 11040, 11360, 11361, 11362, 11363, 11364, and 11426

Locations of truck spraying for August 5:

Parts of Brookville, Cambria Heights, Laurelton, Rosedale, Saint Albans, South Jamaica, and Springfield Gardens. Bordered by Guy R Brewer Boulevard, 137 Avenue, Rockaway Boulevard, and Sutphin Boulevard to the West; Foch Boulevard, Merrick Boulevard, Sayres Avenue, 180 Street, and Linden Boulevard to the North; Francis Lewis Boulevard to the East; and 249 Street and 147 Avenue to the South. Parts of 11411, 11412, 11413, 11422, 11433, and 11434.

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