Pesticide Use Other Than Food

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NOW THEY ARE USING WEST NILE AS A REASON TO SPRAY PESTICIDES IN CITY STREETS

ACCORDING TO COPILOT:

Yes, New York City has sprayed pesticides to control the spread of West Nile virus from mosquitoes. This practice has been in place since 2001. The city’s health department uses trucks to spray low-grade pesticides in neighborhoods where mosquitoes carrying the virus have been detected.

The pesticides used are considered safe for humans when applied in the small amounts used for mosquito control. However, the health department advises residents to stay indoors and close windows during spraying to minimize exposure.