Jed,
A synthetic pesticide called Anvil® was prayed in Central Park and the Upper West side in NYC this past August. It was sprayed to combat mosquitos that may carry West Nile. I am not sure exactly what chemicals are in Anvil or what threat the pesticide would have on amphibians or other fauna, but an internet search on the product may produce something.
Frank
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Frank Parisio | Wetland Scientist | NYC Environmental Protection
Bureau of Water Supply, Ecological Research and Assessment
(O) 845-340-7848 | fparisio@dep.nyc.gov<mailto:parisio@dep.nyc.gov>
From: vernalpool@yahoogroups.com [mailto:vernalpool@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jed Merrow
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 8:47 AM
To: vernalpool@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [vernalpool] Mosquito spraying
Hi all - Has anyone looked into what specifically is being sprayed to
combat West Nile Virus and EEE, and implications for amphibians or other
non-target species? Thanks.
Jed Merrow • Project Manager • Environmental
53 Regional Drive • Concord, NH 03301
Office: 603-225-2978
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