Nassau, Suffolk step up mosquito spraying
Photo credit: Getty Images | An undated file photo of a mosquito.
Both Suffolk and Nassau counties plan to spray chemicals in selected communities this week as part of ongoing mosquito-control efforts.
The spraying has become increasingly important as the counties try to contain the West Nile virus, which is spread through bites from infected mosquitoes. The counties also encourage residents to eliminate stagnant water, in which mosquitoes breed, from around...
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