City To Spray Mosquito Pesticide In Bensonhurst, Dyker Heights Tonight To Prevent West Nile

New York City Department of Health vehicles will be driving through the neighborhood tonight spraying mosquito adulticide into the air, in an effort to prevent West Nile Virus outbreaks in the city.

Spraying is scheduled for Brooklyn zip codes 11214 and 11228, between 8pm and 6am. See the map above for the approximate areas.

The chemical used – Anvil 10+10 – has no known risk to humans, according to the city. But residents should still take precautions. Here are a couple of things you should do to make sure you stay safe:

• Stay indoors whenever possible during that time period – especially if you have asthma or respiratory issues.
• Close the vents on your air-conditioner and set it to recirculate.
• Remove toys, equipment and clothing from outdoor areas. If you leave them out there, make sure to wash them with soap before using them.
• If you have an outdoor garden, wash your produce thoroughly before eating it.

Here’s a .pdf from the city detailing the spraying and safety tips, and here’s the city’s webpage for West Nile Virus.