All the buzz about the mosquito spraying tonight in the East Village (and other parts of Manhattan)

Photo by Stacie Joy 

The city is spraying parts of Manhattan, including the East Village, starting tonight "to reduce mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus." 

Per a release from the DOH: 

Trucks will spray pesticides in sections of Manhattan beginning on Thursday, Sept. 5, between 10:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. 

The Health Department will use very low concentrations of Anvil® 10+10, Duet® or MERUS® 30. The risks of pesticides applied by the Health Department for mosquito control are low for people and pets. Some people who are sensitive to spray ingredients may experience short-term eye or throat irritation, or a rash. People with respiratory conditions may also be affected.

According to the map, the city isn't spraying east of Avenue B...

Last month, officials detected West Nile in NYC for the first time in 2024. 

As of Aug. 30, no positive cases were found in zip codes 10009 or 10003. 

P.S. 

Here's a good (albeit obvious) starting point for your mosquito-spraying playlist.