I just checked the street poles around a park near my
apt. in the spray zone where little kids play, and there was not a single
warning sign!
There is also no information about why this spraying is taking place --
no numbers of infected mosquito pools cited, etc.
The No Spray Coalition denounces the NYC Department of Health issuing to
itself a waiver from the provisions of City Law 37 (thank you Mayor
deBlasio!), and the spraying of toxic pesticides in residential areas and
public parks and streets!
Please call the Dept. of Health at (347) 396-4177 and give them hell.
Also, Mayor de Blasio at 212-NEW-YORK or
https://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/mayor-contact.page and
tell him to STOP POISONING OUR CHILDREN!!!
- Mitchel Cohen
Coordinator, No Spray Coalition
www.NoSpray.org
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL
HYGIENE
Oxiris Barbot, MDCommissioner
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday,August 26, 2019
(347) 396-4177
HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT FIFTH ADULTICIDING OF THE
SEASON TO REDUCE RISK OF WEST NILE VIRUS
Truckswill spray pesticide in parts of Brooklyn and Queens the
evening of Thursday, August 29.
August 26, 2019 – To reduce mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile
virus, the Health Department will conduct its fifth adulticide treatment
of the season. Trucks will spray pesticides in sections of Brooklyn and
Queenson Thursday, August 29 between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.
the following morning, weather permitting. In case of bad weather,
application will be delayed until Tuesday,September 3 and Wednesday,
September 4.
For the truck sprayings in Brooklyn and Queens, the Health Department
will use very low concentrations of Anvil® 10+10 and/or DeltaGard®
insecticide. The risks of pesticides applied by the Health Department for
mosquito control are low to people and pets. Some people who are
sensitive to spray ingredients may experience short-term eye or throat
irritation, or a rash. People with respiratory conditions may also be
affected. To stay safe during spraying:
•Stay indoors, whenever possible.
•Air conditioners can remain on. While unnecessary, you may wish to close
air conditioner vents, or choose the recirculate function.
After spraying:
•Wash skin and clothing exposed to pesticides with soap and water.
•Always wash fruits and vegetables with water.
The most effective way to control mosquitoes is to eliminate any standing
water. New Yorkers are also encouraged to mosquito-proof their homes and
take precautions when spendingtime outdoors.
Reducing exposure to mosquitoes
•Use an approved insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, oil of
lemon eucalyptus (not for children under 3), or products that contain the
active ingredient IR3535.
•Make sure windows have screens. Repair or replace screens that have
tears or holes.
•Eliminate any standing water from your property and dispose of
containers that can collect water. Standing water is a violation of the
New York City Health Code.
•Make sure roof gutters are clean and draining properly.
•Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas and hot tubs. Keep
them empty or covered if not in use. Drain water that collects in pool
covers.
Report standing water by calling 311 or visiting nyc.gov/health/wnv. For
more information about West Nile virus, call 311 or visit nyc.gov.
Locations of truck spraying in Brooklyn and
Queens to reduce risk of West Nile virus
Map of truck spray areas
Patrick Gallahue/Danielle De
Souza: [log in to unmask]
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
3-Phenoxybenzyl-(1RS, 3RS; 1RS, 3SR)-
2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylprop-1-enyl) cyclopropanecarboxylate
.........................................................
10.00%*Piperonyl Butoxide
.................................................................................................
10.00%**OTHER INGREDIENTS
.......................................................................................
To see
the label for Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin + carcinogenic piperonyl butoxide),
click here
To
see the safety data sheet, click HERE
To see the label for BAYER's DeltaGard (DeltaMethrin +), click
here
To see the data sheet for DeltaGard, click here
The
Fight Against
Monsanto's Roundup: The Politics of Pesticides (SkyHorse, 2019),
authored by Mitchel Cohen, is now available at bookstores everywhere!
Please click on link to learn more.
