Ground Spraying for Mosquitoes

SUFFOLK COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Grace Kelly-McGovern
August 6, 2018 631-854-0095

The Suffolk County Department of Public Works’ Division of Vector Control plans to treat parts of the following marshes by helicopter to control mosquito larvae. Should weather conditions prevent completion of the work, it will be continued on the next suitable day.

Time and date of the application: August 7-9, 2018 from 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Method of application: Low altitude, granular application
Name of Pesticide: VectoPrime FG [Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) and Altosid Liquid Larvicide Concentrate (Methoprene)] EPA# 73049-501
Approximate location(s):

August 7, 2018

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