NYC Spraying Pesticide To Prevent West Nile Virus

08.26.2014
Brooklyn,NY
For these sprayings, the Health Department will use a very low concentration of Anvil 10+10, a synthetic
pesticide. When properly used, this product poses no significant risks to human health. The Health Department
recommends that people take the following precautions to minimize direct exposure:
• Whenever possible, stay indoors during spraying. People with asthma or other respiratory conditions
are encouraged to stay inside during spraying since direct exposure could worsen these conditions.
• Air conditioners may remain on, however, if you wish to reduce the possibility of indoor exposure to
pesticides, set the air conditioner vent to the closed position, or choose the re-circulate function.
• Remove children’s toys, outdoor equipment, and clothes from outdoor areas during spraying. If
outdoor equipment and toys are exposed to pesticides, wash them with soap and water before using
again.
• Wash skin and clothing exposed to pesticides with soap and water. Always wash your produce
thoroughly with water before cooking or eating.
Reducing Exposure to Mosquitoes
• Consider limiting time outdoors between dusk and dawn in areas with significant mosquito
infestations.
• Wear protective clothing when outdoors, and use an approved insect repellent containing picaridin,
DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus (not for children under three), or products that contain the active
ingredient IR3535.
• Make sure windows have screens and 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.