Mosquito spraying in Nassau.. just got the call.

I just got a recorded message. They are starting spraying by plane tomorrow night and Thrusday, weather permitting. (ETA: the borders are Queens to the west, Suffolk to the east, Sunrise Hwy to the south and Northern Blvd to the North and then a whole slew of towns to the north and south are being sprayed by truck)

While I see the need and I am soo glad that it may stop the craziness that is the mosquitos this year.. I am also nervous about all of Liam's play things.

Do you think just hosing them all down when it's over will be enough? He is only 15 months and still licks everything!!

again.. in the end.. I am so glad that they are doing this. The mosquitos are so bad that we can't even go out back for 5 minutes without spraying ourselves.. so the pesticides in the air once.. or directly on our bodies several times a day? I vote for the air.

UPDATE: someone posted a really good email from the ped. with directions for the spraying. Sounds like I will just rinse off everything out back even though it's not required.

Message edited 8/10/2010 5:44:46 PM.

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Is there anyway you could put some kind of tarp over the stuff?

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I think if you really wash the stuff down with dish detergent and water, it should be ok.

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Good to know. I'm bringing in the cozy coupe tonight!!

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I was just about to post this. This is the email I got from my ped:

AERIAL SPRAYING FOR WEST NILE VIRUS TO BEGIN
IN NASSAU COUNTY ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY AUGUST 11TH AND 12TH
After consultation with the New York State Department of Health, Nassau County
will expand their mosquito control efforts to include aerial spraying within
Nassau County to help control mosquitoes which may be carrying the West Nile
virus.
Recent surveillance data has demonstrated an increased threat of West Nile
virus. Experts from the New York State Department of Health have advised Nassau
County that the risk to the public's health warrants the application of
adulticide to control mosquitoes in certain areas of the County. Nassau County
will also continue our larvicide mosquito control program and remind residents
to continue to take personal protective measures.
Where:

Areas to be sprayed by Plane :
--Northern boundary: Northern Boulevard (Rt. 25A) from the Queens line to Cedar
Swamp Road (Rt. 107). From Cedar Swamp Road south of Northern Boulevard (25A)
to Jericho Turnpike (Rt. 25). Jericho Turnpike (Rt. 25) to the Suffolk County
line.

--Southern boundary: North of Sunrise Highway from the Queens border to the
Wantagh State Parkway, excluding those areas previously addressed by ground
spraying, and north of the Southern State Parkway from the Wantagh Parkway to
the Suffolk County line.

--Eastern boundary: Suffolk County line.

--Western boundary: Queens line.

When:
Aerial: Weather permitting, the planned schedule for aerial spraying will be on
Wednesday August 11 beginning at 7 P.M. and ending at 5 A.M. and Thursday,
August 12 beginning at 7 P.M. and ending at 5 A.M. Based on weather conditions,
spraying may continue next week.


Areas to be sprayed by truck:
Sections of Massapequa Park and East Massapequa
Sections of Glen Cove, Sea Cliff, Glenwood Landing, Glen Head and Old Brookville

When:
Ground Spraying: Wednesday August 11 beginning at 7 P.M. and ending at 5 A.M.
Alternate dates: Thursday, Monday or Tuesday, August 12th, 16th or 17th.


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. Some particularly sensitive
individuals may possibly experience short-term effects such as eye, skin, nose
or throat irritation or breathing problems.
To Reduce Exposure: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New
York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) do not require
relocating or taking special precautions during mosquito control spraying.
Individuals, especially pregnant women and children, should remain inside during
the spraying 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 spraying 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 Spray Hotline at
1-888-844-8657, on the days that spraying is scheduled, between the hours of
9:00 AM and 10:00 PM or visit the Nassau County Department of Health website at
http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Health/index.html or the Nassau County
website at www.nassaucountyny.gov/<https://mail.ny.gov/OWA/UrlBlockedError.aspx>

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Thanks for that response. I think I will still rinse everything just to be sure.

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Am I reading this right? Are they basically saying it's all of Nassau county, from Queens borders to Suffolk borders, Wed and Thurs night? And those few areas will be sprayed by a truck, the ones they listed? Am I reading that right?

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