Tuesday evening mosquito spraying cancelled due to rain

However, spraying of the pesticide sumithrin is planned for Wednesday from 6 to 10 p.m, weather permitting, on all streets in Ocean Bay Park on Fire Island, the release said.

The pesticide applications are designed to control mosquitoes, which can spread the West Nile virus through bites.

Chances of experiencing medical problems because of the pesticide applications are low, health officials said, but residents may want to avoid exposure, with children and pregnant women especially advised to stay indoors during the treatment and for 30 minutes after the spraying.

For more information, call the county's spray hotline at 631-852-4939, or see www.co.suffolk.ny.us online.