Manhattan will be treated Monday, Sept. 21, from 11:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday. If weather prevents the operation, it will take place Tuesday, Sept. 22, during the same hours. A second treatment covering parts of Brooklyn and Queens is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday, with Thursday, Sept. 24, as the alternate date.
The Health Department will use truck-mounted equipment to apply Duet, an EPA-registered mosquito control product. The department said pesticide risks are low for people and pets, though sensitive individuals may experience temporary eye or throat irritation or a mild rash. People with respiratory conditions may wish to stay indoors during treatment.