Horry County Mosquito Control will be conducting aerial spraying Wednesday, September 23, 2026, as long as the weather permits. Spraying will start 2 hours prior to sunset and continue for 2 hours after sunset.
Spraying locations on this flight include:
Lucas Bay Rd.
Henrietta Bluffs Rd.
Landing Rd.
Reba Rd.
In the event of rain, the spraying will be rescheduled to Friday, September 25, 2026. This event will be in addition to the aerial spraying that is happening on Monday, September 21, 2026.
The chemicals used for mosquito control spraying are approved by the EPA and SCDPR , they pose minimal risk to humans or animals. Individuals with asthma or other respiratory illnesses 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 local honeybee population safe, beekeepers are urged to contact Horry County Stormwater to identify the location of their colonies. You can submit the location of your hive(s) online: https://www.horrycountysc.gov/departments/stormwater/no-spray-request/
Beehive owners are asked to check the aerial map daily, as the map will change. You can find the spray map https://www.horrycountysc.gov/departments/stormwater/major-initiatives/mosquito-control/spray-map/
Citizens who need to request spraying in the unincorporated areas of Horry County (outside city limits) can contact the Horry County Road & Drainage Hotline at 843-381-8000 or via the online form https://www.horrycountysc.gov/departments/stormwater/