Health & Fitness
City To Spray For Mosquitoes In Northeast Queens
The Department of Health is coming after the mosquitoes buzzing around parts of Northeast Queens.
OAKLAND GARDENS, QUEENS — The Department of Health is sending trucks to spray mosquito-killing pesticides through Northeast Queens.
Parts of Fresh Meadows, Glen Oaks, Hollis, Hollis Hill, Holliswood, Jamaica Hills, Little Neck and Oakland Gardens will get sprayed between 8:30 p.m. Thursday and 6 a.m. Friday.
In case of bad weather, the spraying will be delayed to Monday.
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The pesticides, DeltaGard and Anvil, pose a low risk to people and pets, but some may experience eye or throat irritation or rashes. Those with respiratory conditions may also be affected.
During the spraying, people should stay indoors and use soap and water to wash any clothing and skin that may have been exposed to the pesticides, according to the Department of Health.
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