New York City Health Commissioner Neal L. Cohen, M.D., announced today that new areas of the City have been scheduled for spraying in response to new findings reported to the City Health Department yesterday by the New York State Department of Health. These mosquitoes are mainly active between dusk and dawn and the precautions recommended are the same as those required against Culex pipiens . If you have to remain outdoors, avoid contact with the spray. If you get pesticide 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 individuals are sensitive to pesticides.
Persons with asthma or other respiratory conditions are especially encouraged to stay inside during spraying since there is a possibility that spraying could worsen those conditions. Make sure roof gutters drain properly. Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots, or similar water-holding containers. Remove all discarded tires from property. Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas and hot tubs.