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HEALTH DEPT. TO CONDUCT MOSQUITO SPRAYING ON STATEN ISLAND AND BROOKLYN
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2006/pr076-06.shtml

Spraying to take place Monday, August 21, between 7:45 P.M. and 6:00 A.M the
following morning, weather permitting

NEW YORK CITY - August 18, 2006 - To reduce mosquito activity and the risk
from West Nile Virus, the New York City Department of Health and Mental
Hygiene (DOHMH) will spray pesticide from trucks in parts of Staten Island
and Brooklyn from 7:45 P.M. on Monday, August 21, to 6:00 A.M. on Tuesday,
August 22. If weather doesn't permit, spraying will be delayed until
Tuesday, August 22, or the next possible night.

The areas to be sprayed follow:

Brooklyn:

Greenwood Heights, Greenwood Cemetery, Windsor Terrace, Sunset Park Bordered
by 19th Street to the North; 4th Avenue, 44th Street to the West; 7th
Avenue, 39th Street, 12th Avenue and 36th Street to the South; Tehama
Street, Albermarle Road and East 4th Street to the East. 11215, 11232

also see maps on DOHMH website:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/images/pr2006/pr076-06b.jpg
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/images/pr2006/pr076-06a.jpg

For this application, the Health Department will apply Anvil 10+10
(Sumithrin), a synthetic pyrethroid used in mosquito control efforts. A
final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), completed by DOHMH in the summer
of 2001, found that there is no significant risk of adverse impact to human
health associated with the proper use of pyrethroids. Go to
www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/wnv/feis.shtml to read the EIS.

The use of pesticides in New York City is conducted in accordance with
federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) guidelines.

DOHMH Recommendations to Reduce Exposure to Mosquitoes

- Repair or replace all screens that have tears and holes.
- Eliminate any standing water that collects on your property:
- Dispose of containers that can collect standing water.
- Make sure roof gutters drain properly and rooftops are free of standing
water.
- Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas and hot tubs. Keep
them empty and covered if not in use; drain water that collects in pool
covers.
- Vases are prohibited in cemeteries during West Nile virus season.
- Use mosquito repellent when outdoors in areas where mosquitoes are
active..
Use repellents containing the active ingredients deet, picaridin or oil of
lemon eucalyptus that are approved by the U.S. EPA and New York State for
protection against biting mosquitoes. Products containing oil of lemon
eucalyptus should not be used on children younger than three. Always read
the repellents label and follow instructions for use.

Recommendations to Avoid Direct Exposure to Pesticides

- Persons with asthma or other respiratory conditions are encouraged to stay
inside during spraying since there is a possibility that spraying could
worsen these conditions.
- Wash skin and clothing exposed to pesticides with soap and water.
- It is recommended that food sold or prepared outdoors in the spraying area
be covered with a non-porous material, such as plastic sheeting, during the
spraying event. Always, rinse fresh fruits and vegetables with water before
eating.
- Air conditioners may remain on, but if you wish to reduce the possibility
of exposure to pesticides, set the air conditioner vent to the closed
position, or choose the "exhaust" function.
- If outdoor equipment and toys are exposed to pesticides, they may be
washed with soap and water to reduce the possibility of exposure.

To report dead birds or standing water, or for more information about West
Nile virus, call 311 or visit http://www.nyc.gov/health/wnv.