Oswego, N.Y. - Oswego County Health Department plans to conduct aerial spraying over the Toad Harbor / Big Bay Swamp area this week:
They have decide to spray after finding the Eastern equine encephalitis virus in four new mosquito samples, two in the town of West Monroe, one in the town of Hastings and another in the town of Palermo.
The spraying is scheduled for Thursday night and will include portions of the village of Central Square and towns of Hastings, West Monroe and Constantia.
It will begin around 7 weather permitting.
Residents in the spray area should stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed between 6:30 and 10:30 p.m.
They are also advised to:
- Keep pets indoors.
- Close the vents on window air conditioners so that outside air doesn’t enter the home for one hour.
- Remove outdoor toys, furniture and clothing from the clothesline. Items left outdoors should be washed thoroughly with soap and water before using.
- If you are driving through an area while spraying takes place, close your car windows and vents.
- Cover gardens, and rinse homegrown fruits and vegetables thoroughly before cooking or eating.
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