Upper West Side to be Sprayed Overnight to Fight West Nile Virus
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The NYC Health Department will spray a low-concentration EPA-approved pesticide (Duet) overnight on Wednesday across a broad section of Manhattan’s Upper West Side (roughly 59th St to 178th St on both sides) to reduce mosquito activity and West Nile virus risk. The spraying is scheduled from about 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m. Residents are advised to stay indoors if possible, keep air conditioners on, and wash skin, clothing, and produce exposed to the spray afterward; the agency says risks to people and pets are low and notes potential temporary irritation for sensitive individuals. This is part of the city’s annual mosquito-control efforts.
Topics:health#mosquito-control#nyc-health-department#pesticides#public-health#upper-west-side#west-nile-virus
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