To reduce mosquito activity and the risk of the West Nile virus, the City’s health department will conduct an adulticide treatment in the Bronx. Adulticide is an insecticide or agent used to kill adult insects. Trucks will spray pesticides in sections of the Bronx on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 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 Thursday, Sept. 10.

 

The health department said it will use very low concentrations of DeltaGard^® and/or Anvil^®. The agency also said that the risks of pesticides applied to people and pets by the health department for mosquito control are low. It added that some people who are sensitive to spray ingredients may experience short-term eye or throat irritation, or a rash and that people with respiratory conditions may also be affected.

 

To stay safe during spraying:

• Stay indoors, whenever possible.
• Air conditioners can remain on. While unnecessary, you may wish to close air conditioner vents, or choose the recirculate function.

 

After spraying:

• Wash skin and clothing exposed to pesticides with soap and water.
• Always wash fruits and vegetables with water.

 

The most effective way to control mosquitoes is to eliminate any standing water. New Yorkers are also encouraged to mosquito-proof their homes and take precautions when spending time outdoors.

 

Reducing exposure to mosquitoes

• Use an approved insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus (not for children under 3), or products that contain the active ingredient IR3535.
• Make sure windows have screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or holes.
• Eliminate any standing water from your property and dispose of containers that can collect water. Standing water is a violation of the New York City Health Code.
• Make sure roof gutters are clean and draining properly.
• Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas and hot tubs. Keep them empty or covered if not in use. Drain water that collects in pool covers.

 

Report standing water by calling 311 or visiting nyc.gov/health/wnv. For more information about West Nile virus, call 311 or visit nyc.gov.

 

Locations of Truck Spraying

 

Neighborhoods		Boundaries		Zip Codes
Parts of Bruckner, Castle Hill, Clason Point, Co-op City, Country Club, Eastchester Bay, Harding Park, Hunts Point, Longwood, Melrose, Middletown, Morris Park, Morrisania, Mott Haven, Pelham Bay, Pelham Gardens, Port Morris, Schuylerville, Soundview, Spencer States, Unionport, Westchester Square		Bordered by Webster Avenue, Melrose Avenue, East 149th Street, Morris Avenue, 3rd Avenue to the West; New England Thruway, Bartow Avenue, Kingsland Avenue, Stillwell Avenue, Eastchester Road, Morris Park Avenue, Bronxdale Avenue, East Tremont Avenue, Hutchinson river Parkway, Bruckner Boulevard, East 163rd Street, Tiffany Street, East 169th Street to the North; Hutchinson River Parkway, Eastchester Bay, Spencer Drive, Griswold Avenue, Bruckner Expressway, East Tremont Avenue to the East; and East River, East 141st Street, Bruckner Expressway, East 135th Street to the South.		Parts of 10451, 10454, 10455, 10456, 10459, 10461, 10462, 10464, 10465, 10469, 10473, 10474, and, 10475