July 18th, 2022 – TWeather permitting, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works is planning to treat sections of the following communities as part of its ongoing annual effort to control mosquito populations.
DPW’s Division of Vector Control is responsible for controlling mosquito infestations that are of public health importance. Vector Control crews regularly inspect marshlands that have historically produced large numbers of developing larval mosquitoes and treat the areas that have shown recent activity. Sections of marshland are treated by helicopter to prevent the densely clustered larvae from emerging as adult mosquitoes that have the ability to fly miles from the marshes into communities. According to the Vector Control and Wetlands Management Long-Term Plan, treatment of mosquito larvae reduces the risk of transmission of mosquito-borne diseases among the public as well as the need to control mosquito populations in residential neighborhoods.
The following treatments are for vector control:
Time and date of the application: July 19, 2022, 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Approximate location(s): Davis Park and Point O’Woods on Fire Island
Sites to be treated: – All streets and boardwalks in the communities.
Method of Treatment: Ground spraying - Ultra Low Volume Aerosol
Name of Pesticide: Anvil (sumithrin)
Time and date of the application: July 19, 2022, 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Approximate location(s): Davis Park and Point O’Woods on Fire Island
Sites to be treated: – All streets and boardwalks in the communities.
Method of Treatment: Ground spraying - Ultra Low Volume Aerosol
Name of Pesticide: Anvil (sumithrin)
Time and date of the application: July 21, 2022, 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Approximate location(s): Fire Island Pines, Water Island, Summer Club and Atlantique on Fire Island
Sites to be treated: – All streets and boardwalks in the communities.
Method of Treatment: Ground spraying - Ultra Low Volume Aerosol
Name of Pesticide: Anvil (sumithrin)
Although the chances of experiencing any health effects from spraying are quite low, the following common sense steps will help 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.
For current and future notices and/or further information:
- Suffolk County Division of Vector Control 631-852-4270
- Spraying Information Hotline 631-852-4939
- For Spray Notices click on: http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/HealthServices/PublicHealth/PreventiveServices/PesticideApplicationNotification.aspx
- If you are not sure that your land line phone is included in the SuffolkAlert system or to receive notifications via cell phone, text messaging or e-mail, contact: https://suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/FRES/Office-of-Emergency-Management/suffolkalert-notifications