Health Department Will Spray Pesticide to Reduce Adult Mosquito Populations
Spraying scheduled for parts of Queens and Staten Island to help prevent West Nile Virus
To reduce mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus, the Health Department will spray pesticide from trucks in parts of Queens and Staten Island, on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning, weather permitting. In case of bad weather, application will be delayed until Thursday, August 18, during the same hours.