To curb mosquito activity and lower the risk of West Nile virus, the city will carry out overnight pesticide spraying in Brooklyn and Queens this week.

Spraying is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 8:30pm to 6:00am, the following morning, weather permitting. If conditions don’t allow, the operation will be postponed to Thursday, Sept. 25, during the same hours.

Trucks will move through parts of Cypress Hills, East New York, New Lots, Starrett City and The Hole, covering sections along Hendrix Creek, Schenck Avenue, Linden Boulevard, Fountain Avenue, Pitkin Avenue, Forbell Street and Atlantic Avenue. Spraying will also extend into nearby Queens neighborhoods, including Howard Beach, Ozone Park, Richmond Hill and Woodhaven.

. Photo: Supplied/ NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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