The reality is that the disease is dangerous, especially to senior citizens, and the Centers for Disease Control recommends that we spray areas where the virus has been detected. The spraying is conducted in accordance with EPA and DEC guidelines, and health risks associated with the use of the pesticide in this manner are negligible. If you have to remain outdoors, avoid eye contact with the spray. If you get spray directly in your eyes, immediately rinse them with water or eye drops. Wash skin and clothing exposed to pesticides with soap and water.
Some people are sensitive to pesticides.
Individuals with asthma or other respiratory conditions should stay inside during spraying since there is a possibility that spraying could worsen those conditions. I urge everyone to help mosquito-proof New York City, particularly within their neighborhoods, by removing sources of standing water around their homes where mosquitoes may breed, and reporting areas of standing water to the Health Department. New Yorkers should also take precautions to limit exposure to mosquitoes by wearing protective clothing, such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and socks, if outdoors between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active and likely to bite. I want to thank all New Yorkers for their cooperation while the City works to prevent the virus from spreading. We're prepared, and we're taking all the necessary steps to monitor this virus throughout the mosquito season.