Forest Hills To Get Sprayed For Mosquitos

FOREST HILLS, QUEENS — The Department of Health is coming after the mosquitoes buzzing around Forest Hills.

The agency is sending trucks to spray mosquito-killing pesticides in the neighborhoods surrounding Flushing Meadows-Corona Park on Thursday, according to a news release.

Parts of Corona, Flushing, Forest Hills, Kew Gardens Hills, Pomonok, Queensboro Hill and Rego Park will get sprayed between 8:30 p.m. Thursday and 6 a.m. Friday, weather permitting.

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.