Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for Wednesday, May 1, 2019

David Hucks

Conway, South Carolina-Horry County will conduct ground mosquito spraying, weather permitting, in following areas on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, Loris, Green Sea, Nichols, Socastee, Burgess, Hwy 57, and Hwy 90. Spraying is typically conducted between dusk and 11 p.m. 

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 keep the honeybee population safe, beekeepers are urged to identify the location of their colonies by visiting http://tinyurl.com/horrycountybees or by calling the Horry County Road & Drainage Hotline at (843) 381-8000.