Based on the current mosquito trap data and consistent with the 2014
Nassau County Mosquito Control Plan, the Nassau County Departments of
Health and Public Works have recommended that localized truck treatment
of mosquito adulticide occur at targeted areas in the County. This
recommendation is based on the persistent presence of West Nile virus
and mosquito activity at these locations.
Weather permitting the current schedule for ground treatment by truck is as follows:
Wednesday, August 20th, 8 PM through 4 AM -Sections of Flower Hill,
Manhasset, Munsey Park, Plandome, Plandome Heights, Port Washington,
Roslyn, Roslyn Heights, Roslyn Estates and North Hills.
Treatment Area:
North of the Long Island Expressway
South of Main Street and Beacon Hill Road
West of Hempstead Harbor, Main Street and Roslyn Road
East of Manhasset Bay, East Shore Road, and Community Drive
Thursday, August 21st, 8 PM through 4 AM -Sections of Albertson, East
Hills, Garden City, Garden City Park, Herricks, Manhasset Hills,
Mineola, North Hills, Roslyn Heights, Searingtown and Williston Park.
Treatment Area:
North of Old Country Road, Broadway and I.U Willets Road
South of the Long Island Expressway
West of Glen Cove Road and Willis Avenue
East of New Hyde Park Road, Marcus Avenue, Nassau Boulevard and Herricks Road
Alternate/Rain Dates: Tuesday, August 26th, 8 PM through 4 AM.
Maps of the areas to be treated can be found on the Department of Health web site at:
http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Health/index.html
When: Weather permitting; the planned schedule for ground treatment
will be on Wednesday, August 20th and Thursday, August 21st beginning at
8 PM and ending no later than 4 AM.
What: Scourge is a pesticide containing resmethrin and piperonyl
butoxide. Resmethrin is a man-made pyrethroid insecticide that can also
be found in other pesticide products used indoors and on pets to control
ticks and other insects, such as fleas and ants. Piperonyl butoxide
does not directly kill insects on its own, but acts to increase the
ability of resmethrin to kill insects. These active ingredients are
dissolved in a petroleum solvent.
Health Effects: The chance of experiencing any health effects from the
use of Scourge to control mosquitoes is quite low. As with any
pesticide, individuals may want to reduce or eliminate exposure.
To Reduce Exposure: The US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) do
not require relocating or taking special precautions during mosquito
control treatment. Individuals, especially pregnant women and children,
should remain inside during the treatment and for about 30 minutes
afterwards. In addition, individuals may minimize exposure by:
* Keeping windows and doors shut, setting air conditioners to re-circulate if able. Turn window fans off.
* Keeping children's toys indoors.
* Keeping pets indoors, as well as their food, water dishes and toys.
* Covering fishponds during the spray period.
Since the effects of the ground treatment dissipate in a few hours, it
is not necessary to wash off outdoor furniture or playground equipment
before use, although doing so will not diminish the effectiveness of the
pesticide applied.
For additional information: Please call the West Nile Virus Treatment
Hotline at 1-888-694-9836 on the days that treatment is scheduled
between the hours of 9:00 AM through 11:00 PM. You may also visit the
Nassau County Department of Health website at:
http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Health/index.html
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