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Several neighborhoods in Pittsburgh will be sprayed with a pesticide to control mosquitoes after more tested positive for West Nile virus, which is a significant health concern with no specific treatment, emphasizing the importance of mosquito bite prevention and eliminating breeding sites.
The New York City Health Department will conduct pesticide spraying in Brooklyn to control mosquito activity and reduce the risk of West Nile virus. The spraying will take place overnight, and low concentrations of pesticides will be used. People are advised to stay indoors during spraying and take precautions to minimize exposure. Eliminating standing water and mosquito-proofing homes are recommended for effective mosquito control.
The Grafton Hill neighborhood in Worcester, Massachusetts, will undergo pesticide spraying after the West Nile mosquito virus was detected. The risk level for both West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis remains low in Worcester, but there have been two human cases of West Nile virus in Massachusetts this year. The spraying will be conducted by the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project, and residents are advised to take precautions such as closing windows and keeping pets inside during the application. The city will notify residents in the specific area to be sprayed, and residents can opt out of having their property sprayed.