Weather
permitting; the Suffolk County Department of Public Works is planning to treat
sections of the following communities as part of their ongoing annual efforts
to control adult mosquitoes.
The following
treatments are for Vector Control:
Time and date of the
application: July
25, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Approximate
location(s): Davis
Park and Point O’Woods on Fire Island
Sites to be
treated: – All streets in the
Communities.
Method of Treatment:
Ground
spraying - Ultra Low Volume Aerosol
Name of Pesticide: Anvil (sumithrin)
Time and date of the
application: July
26, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Approximate
location(s): Ocean
Bay Park, Ocean Beach and Seaview on Fire Island
Sites to be
treated: –
All streets in the Communities.
Method of Treatment:
Ground spraying - Ultra Low Volume Aerosol
Name of Pesticide: Anvil
(sumithrin)
For
current and future notices and/or further information:
Although
your chances of experiencing any health effects from spraying are quite low,
the following common sense steps will help you reduce possible exposure to
pesticides before, during or after spraying.
Steps you should
take: Children and pregnant women should take care
to avoid exposure when practical. If
possible, remain inside or avoid the area whenever spraying takes place and for
about 30 minutes after spraying. Close
windows and doors and close the vents of window air-conditioning units to
circulate indoor air or, before spraying begins, turn them off. Windows and air-conditioning vents can be
reopened about 30 minutes after spraying.
If you come in direct contact with pesticide spray, protect your eyes. If you get pesticide spray in your eyes,
immediately rinse them with water. Wash
exposed skin. Wash clothes that come in
direct contact with spray separately from other laundry. Consult your health care provider if you
think you are experiencing health effects from spraying.
Steps you may want
to take: The materials used by Vector Control do not
leave significant residues on surfaces, but exposure can be reduced even
further. Pick homegrown fruits and
vegetables you expect to eat soon before spraying takes place. Rinse homegrown fruits and vegetables (in
fact all produce) thoroughly with water before cooking or eating. Bring laundry and small toys inside before
spraying begins. (Wash with detergent
and water if exposed to pesticides during spraying.) Bring pet food and water dishes inside, and
cover ornamental fishponds during the spray period to avoid direct exposure.
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