Suffolk County Pesticide Notification

SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2010

CONTACT: Grace Kelly-McGovern 631-853-3009

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 28, 2010, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM Approximate location(s): Ocean Bay Park, Summer Club and Atlantique on Fire Island Sites to be treated: – All streets in the Villages.

Method of Treatment: Ground spraying - Ultra Low Volume Aerosol Name of Pesticide: Anvil (sumithrin) Time and date of the application: July 29, 2010, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM Approximate location(s): Fire Island Pines and Water Island on Fire Island Sites to be treated: – All streets in the Villages.

Method of Treatment: Ground spraying - Ultra Low Volume Aerosol Name of Pesticide: Anvil (sumithrin) Time and date of the application: July 30, 2010, 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM Approximate location (s): Smith Point County Park Sites to be treated: The recreation area on Fire Island west of the parkway, Flight 800 Memorial and the camping area.

Method of Treatment: Ground spraying - Ultra Low Volume Aerosol Name of Pesticide: Scourge (resmethrin) The following treatments are for West Nile Virus Time and date of the application: July 28, 2010, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM Approximate location (s): Half Hollow Hills Sites to be treated: An area in the Half Hollow Hills section of South Huntington bounded on the south by Old Country Road, on the west by Burrs Lane, on the north by Ryder Avenue and on the east by Deer Park Avenue.

Method of Treatment: Ground spraying - Ultra Low Volume Aerosol Name of Pesticide: Scourge (resmethrin).

Time and date of the application: July 28, 2010, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM Approximate location (s): Farmingville and East Setauket Sites to be treated: An area in Farmingville bounded on the south by Portion Road, on the west by the LIPA power lines and on the north and east by Horse Block Road and Leeds Road. The Brookhaven Highway Department yard in East Setauket will also be treated.

Method of Treatment: Ground spraying - Ultra Low Volume Aerosol Name of Pesticide: Scourge (resmethrin).

Time and date of the application: July 29. 2010, 8:30 PM-11:30 PM Approximate location (s): Rocky Point Sites to be treated: All streets north of North Country Road from Hallock Landing Road on the west to the boundary with Shoreham to the east.

Method of Treatment: Ground spraying - Ultra Low Volume Aerosol

Name of Pesticide: Scourge (resmethrin) Time and date of the application (rescheduled from July 28): July 30, 2010, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM Approximate location (s): Heckscher State Park and surrounding areas.

Sites to be treated: Heckscher State Park and surrounding areas in Great River and East Islip, bounded on the west by Champlin Creek, on the north by the Long Island Railroad, on the east by the Connetquot River and on the south by Great South Bay. Method of Treatment: Aerial application - Ultra Low Volume Aerosol Name of Pesticide: Scourge (resmethrin).

For current and future notices and/or further information: • Suffolk County Division of Vector Control 631-852-4270 • Spraying Information Hotline 631-852-4939 • Click on www.suffolkcountyny.gov/health then click on Mosquito Spraying.

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 airconditioning 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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