Th city will be spraying pesticides in eastern Brooklyn to reduce the risk of West Nile virus. To curb mosquito activity and lower the risk of West Nile virus, the city will carry out overnight pesticide spraying in Brooklyn and Queens this week. Spraying will also extend into nearby Queens neighborhoods, including Howard Beach, Ozone Park, Richmond Hill and Woodhaven. Photo: Supplied/ NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENEThe department will apply low concentrations of Anvil, Duet or MERUS 3. For more details on spraying locations and West Nile virus updates, call 311 or visit the city Health Department’s website.