Mosquito Spraying Coming To Brooklyn Wednesday; See Where

BROOKLYN, NY — The New York City Health Department will conduct mosquito spraying in parts of Brooklyn tomorrow to reduce the risk of West Nile virus, which has been found in all five boroughs this summer.

Pesticide application is scheduled to take place on Wednesday from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning. In the event of rain or other weather, the trucks will spray on Thursday, Aug. 29.

Where's It Happening?

Low concentrations of pesticides such as Anvil 10+10, Duet, or MERUS 3 will be applied to parts of Bath Beach, Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Coney Island, Dyker Heights, Fort Hamilton, Gravesend, New Utrecht, and Sea Gate.

The area sprayed is bordered by 3rd Avenue to the West; Bay Ridge Parkway, 19th Avenue, 65th Street, and Avenue P to the North; Ocean Parkway to the East; and, Coney Island Beach, and Gravesend Bay to the South.

What To Do

While the Health Department says the risks to humans and pets are low, residents are advised to stay indoors during the spraying. People with respiratory conditions may be affected, and those who are sensitive to spray ingredients could experience short-term eye or throat irritation, or a rash.

To minimize exposure, residents should close windows and consider using the recirculate function on air conditioners.

West Nile Virus

The majority of people (8 out of 10) infected with West Nile virus do not develop any symptoms, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Those who develop symptoms may experience a fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash.

The vast majority of those infected with West Nile virus recover completely, according to the CDC.