With the warmer Summer months upon us, Beaufort County Mosquito Control is gearing up for another busy season of keeping the mosquito population under control. More than 70% of the County made up of waterways--marshes, rivers, the intracoastal--all are natural breeding grounds for a variety of biting bugs.

Three spray trucks began spraying last evening after 11 p.m. Beginning next week, depending on conditions, the spray schedule would include the plane.

The tentative treatment map that is updated weekly, can be viewed here.

Mosquito Control’s mission is to provide safe, effective, and economical abatement of mosquitoes and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases for residents and visitors. Certified personnel use state-of-the-art ground and aerial application equipment with tracking.

Beaufort County Mosquito Control uses Prallethrin + Sumithrin via the plane and Permethrin via the spray trucks to control adult mosquitoes. We do not use Organophosphates. ultra-low volume (ULV) sprayers dispense very fine aerosol droplets that stay aloft and kill flying mosquitoes on contact. ULV applications involve small quantities of pesticide active ingredient in relation to the size of the area treated, typically less than 1 ounce per acre, which minimizes exposure and risks to people and the environment. https://www.epa.gov/mosquitocontrol/controlling-adult-mosquitoes

For persons who reside in or visit scenic Beaufort County, mosquitoes are a nuisance and potential carriers of several pathogens, such as Eastern Equine encephalitis, West Nile, and Zika viruses.  If you plan to rest, play, or work outside, practical methods to prevent mosquito bites and/or reduce the risk of these diseases include:

• discard water-filled containers
• replace the water in pet dishes and birdbaths daily and weekly, respectively
wear protective clothing
• use insect repellant
• avoid peak mosquito biting, such as about 1 hour before and 1 hour after dawn and dusk
• report dead birds for the surveillance program

Residents and visitors can use a free app to report their concerns about mosquitoes. The Beaufort County Connect app allows users to easily submit non-emergency requests to related departments with a simple-to-use interface. Upload images and get precise address geolocation data when submitting a request from home or on the go.

The BC Connect app also keeps you up to date with the latest Beaufort County News and Information as well as Live Traffic Camera feeds. Download from Google Play or the App Store.

To view a tentative treatment map that is updated weekly, click here.

For additional information, please contact Beaufort County Mosquito Control at 843-255-5800.