Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella and Mastic Beach Fire Department elevated the announcement about aerial mosquito larvae treatment of marshes coming to a march area that may be near where you live or work.
The Suffolk County Department of Public Works’ Division of Vector Control plans to treat parts of marshes by helicopter to control mosquito larvae. Should weather conditions prevent the completion of the work, it will be continued on the next suitable day.
Approximate location(s):
Bellport Bay
Beaverdam Creek
Fireplace Neck
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
Smith Point
Johns Neck Creek
Mastic Beach
Moriches - Crystal Brook
Time and date of the application: July 14- 17, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Method of application: Low altitude helicopter, granular pellet application
Name of Pesticide: VectoPrime FG [Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) and Altosid (Methoprene)] EPA# 73049-501
The products used by Vector Control are registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and are applied in accordance with the required state and federal permits.
No precautions are recommended to prepare for this spraying, as the helicopter will be flying at a very low level over marsh areas and taking other precautions to control drift into inhabited areas. Human exposure from this operation is unlikely and the products involved have no significant human toxicity.
For current and future notices and/or further information: Suffolk County Division of Vector Control 631-852-4270