Aerial Spraying for West Nile

Please be advised that the Department of Health will be conducting aerial sprayings for West Nile Virus beginning in the evening of Monday, September 12th, weather permitting. For more information, please read the following press release from the Department of Health.

Best Regards,
Vincent T. Muscarella
Legislator, District 8

CONTACT: Mary Ellen Laurain 516.227.9455
Aerial Treatment For West Nile Virus to Begin
in Nassau County on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, September 12th, 13th and 14th

Uniondale, NY - Due to the high numbers of mosquitoes, presence of West Nile virus and large quantities of standing water following unprecedented rainfall, Nassau County Departments of Health and Public Works will enact additional mosquito control measures to protect the health of the public. These control measures include the aerial application of adulticide to eliminate viral activity and decrease the mosquito population within the County.

Where:
Areas to be Treated by Plane (See attached map)
Monday, September 12th : Zone 1
Nassau/Suffolk border to the Seaford Oyster Bay Expressway.
North of the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway at Jericho Turnpike.
Western Border: Route 106 beginning at Jericho Turnpike.
South of the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway at Merrick Road.
Western Border: Wantagh Parkway beginning at Merrick Road.

Zone 1 will also include the communities of Centre Island and the Barrier Islands (Tobay Beach, Jones Beach Point Lookout, Lido Beach, Long Beach and Atlantic Beach).

Alternate Date: Tuesday, September 13.
Tuesday, September 13th: Zone 2
Seaford Oyster Bay Expressway to the Meadowbrook Parkway.
North of the Meadowbrook Parkway at Glen Cove Road
Western Border: Glen Cove Road which changes names to Brewster Street, then School Street and ending along Dosoris Lane.
South of the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway at Merrick Road.

Eastern Border: Wantagh Parkway beginning at Merrick Road
North of the Seaford-Oyster Bay at Jericho Turnpike.
Eastern Border: Route 106 beginning at Jericho Turnpike.
Alternate Date: Wednesday, September 14.

Wednesday, September 14th : Zone 3
From the Nassau/Queens border to Meadowbrook Parkway
North of the Meadowbrook Parkway at Glen Cove Road.
Eastern Border: Glen Cove Road which changes names to Brewster Street, then School Street and ending along Dosoris Lane

Alternate Date: Thursday, September 15.
When:
Weather permitting, the planned schedule for aerial treatment will be on Monday, September 12 beginning at 7 P.M. and ending at 1 A.M., Tuesday, September 13 beginning at 7 P.M. and ending at 1 A.M and Wednesday, September 14, beginning at 7 P.M. and ending at 1 A.M.

What: Scourge is a pesticide containing resmethrin and piperonyl butoxide. Resmethrin is a man-made pyrethroid insecticide that can also be found in other pesticide products used indoors and on pets to control ticks and other insects, such as fleas and ants. Piperonyl butoxide does not directly kill insects on its own, but acts to increase the ability of resmethrin to kill insects. These active ingredients are dissolved in a petroleum solvent.

Health Effects: The chance of experiencing any health effects from the use of Scourge to control mosquitoes is quite low. As with any pesticide, individuals may want to reduce or eliminate exposure. Some particularly sensitive individuals may possibly experience short-term effects such as eye, skin, nose or throat irritation or breathing problems.

To Reduce Exposure: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) do not require relocating or taking special precautions during mosquito control treatment. Individuals, especially pregnant women and children, should remain inside during the treatment and for about 30 minutes afterwards. In addition, individuals may minimize exposure by:

Keeping windows and doors shut, setting air conditioners to re-circulate if able. Turn window fans off.
Keeping children's toys indoors.
Keeping pets indoors, as well as their food, water dishes and toys.
Covering fishponds during the spray period.
Since the effects of the aerial treatment dissipate in a few hours, it is not necessary to wash off outdoor furniture or playground equipment before use, although doing so will not diminish the effectiveness of the pesticide applied.

For additional information: Please call the West Nile Virus Spray Hotline at 1-888-844-8657, on the days that spraying is scheduled, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 1:00 AM or visit the Nassau County Department of Health website at http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Health/index.html or the Nassau County website at www.nassaucountyny.gov/