Mosquito Larvae Treatment Coming to a Marsh Near You


Mosquito Larvae Treatment Coming to a Marsh Near You | Suffolk County

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

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Mosquito Larvae Treatment Coming to a Marsh Near You

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