MOSQUITO SPRAYING SCHEDULE

For September 1 – September 4, 2014

Horry County will begin mosquito spraying, weather permitting, in the following areas:

 

·      Nichols

·      Red Bluff

Aerial spraying will be conducted in the evenings usually between 7 p.m. - dusk and ground operations from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Monday - Thursday weather permitting. 

The chemicals used for mosquito control spraying are approved by the EPA and pose minimal risk to humans or animals.  Individuals with asthma or other respiratory illness may wish to stay indoors and close windows and doors during spraying.  In addition, homegrown fruits and vegetables should be washed, scrubbed, and/or peeled before eating.

To help keep our honeybee population safe, beekeepers are urged to contact Horry County Mosquito & Spraying to identify the location of their colonies.  In addition, citizens with concerns, complaints, or those requesting spraying in their area can also contact Horry County Mosquito & Spraying at 915-5174.

 

For more information on mosquito abatement and Horry County's Stormwater Department, visit our website at http://stormwater.horrycounty.org/ .