City Health Department to Spray Pesticide in Norwood

By DAVID CRUZ

Helicopters are expected to fly over Norwood the night of July 24 as the city Health Department plans to spray a mosquito killer at the north Bronx neighborhood to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus.

The choppers will come around the overnight hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., according to a press release. The Health Department will spray over a large swath of the Bronx, from the I-95 in Baychester to Riverdale.

Health officials say low concentrations of Anvil 10 + 10 will be used. Even though the pesticide used to spay insects is not harmful to residents, the agency says residents should still stay indoors.

Other tips include:

-Air conditioners can stay on.

-While unnecessary, you can wash outdoor toys and equipment with soap and water.

-Always wash fruits and vegetables with water.

So far only one person with was reported to be infected from West Nile Virus this summer.

More information can be found at nyc.gov/health/wnv.

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