To control mosquitoes, the Health Department will apply larvicide by helicopter
to marsh and other non-residential areas of Staten Island, the Bronx and
Queens on Friday, Aug. 15, Monday, Aug. 18 and Tuesday, Aug. 19, between
the hours of 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. weather permitting. In case of bad weather,
application will be delayed until Monday, Aug. 18, Tuesday, Aug. 19 and
Wednesday, Aug. 20 during the same hours. While three days are allotted
for this activity, the application may be completed in less time.