Sep. 19, 2025 By Athena Dawson

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

Weather permitting, the spraying will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 24, between 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. In case of bad weather, the spraying will take place on Thursday, Sept. 25, between 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning.

The Queens neighborhoods that will be sprayed include Howard Beach, Old Howard Beach, Ozone Park, Richmond Hill, South Ozone Park, South Richmond Hill and Woodhaven.

The Health Department will use low concentrations of Anvil, Duet, or MERUS 3. The agency says the pesticides’ risk to people and pets is low. Some residents with sensitivities to the spray’s ingredients may experi

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