Aug. 28, 2025 By Athena Dawson

The Health Department will spray pesticides in parts of western and southern Queens to reduce the risk of the mosquito-carried West Nile Virus.

Weather permitting, the spraying will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 2, between 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. In case of bad weather, praying will occur on Wednesday, Sept. 3, between 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Spraying sites include: • Parts of Cypress Hills • Elmhurst • Forest Hills • Forest Park • Fresh Pond • Glendale • Kew Gardens • Hunters Point • Long Island City • Maspeth • Middle Village • Ozone Park • Rego Park • Richmond Hill • Ridgewood • South Richmond Hill • Sunnyside • Woodhaven • Woodside

The Health Department will use low concentrations of Anvil, Duet or

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