Fire Island, Local Salt Marshes Focus of Mosquito Treatment

Suffolk County vector control activities will be taking place along the south shore and on Fire Island Tuesday.

Weather permitting, treatment, involving ground spraying of Anvil, will be conducted at Davis Park and Point O’Woods on Fire Island from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Local salt marsh areas will also get treatment to contain mosquito larvae via helicopter distribution of a large droplet liquid application of Altosid, on July 16, from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sayville Yacht Club in Blue Point and the West Sayville Golf Course in West Sayville,

Although 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.