While the Culex pipiens species continues to be the main carrier of West Nile virus, the City has also identified West Nile virus in Culex salinarius , Aedes triseriatus , and now Aedes vexans . Several radio stations in New York City are also running public service announcements. 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. Wash fruits and vegetables that could have been exposed to the spray. Make sure that doors and windows have tight-fitting screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or holes. New York City residents are also reminded to continue throughout the mosquito season to eliminate areas of standing water around their homes.