News and Announcements

Horry County Government will conduct aerial spraying for mosquitoes Thursday, July 2, 2020, (inclement weather alternate date is Monday, July 6, 2020), between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and dusk, weather permitting in the following locations:

• Lucas Bay/Little Lamb/ Bucksport Rd/Hilly Ln (Update 07/06/20: Due to inclement weather, this flight will occur Monday, July 6, 2020).
• Pitch Landing/Winburn St/ Landing Rd
• Longs, N 905 area/Fries Bay Rd, Pleasant Grove, Waccamaw Ln, and the Four Corners area

The Horry County Stormwater Department operates the mosquito control program and offers regular service to residents in the unincorporated area of Horry County. Anyone in the unincorporated areas can request mosquito spraying by calling the Road and Drainage Hotline at (843) 381-8000 or by using the free HCConnect App on their smartphone. To help keep our honeybee population safe, beekeepers are urged to contact Horry County Stormwater to identify the location of their colonies or fill out a no-spray zone form on our website.

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.

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

• September 27, 2019- Horse Pen Bay area

Aerial spraying will be conducted 30-minutes prior to sunset and 30-minutes after sunset, 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 Stormwater to identify the location of their colonies. You can submit the location of your hive online here. An interactive map will be posted here. 

In addition, citizens who need to request spraying in their area can contact the Horry County Road & Drainage Hotline at (843) 381-8000.

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

• September 23, 2019- Hwy 90 corridor, Red Bluff, and Allsbrook.

Aerial spraying will be conducted 30-minutes prior to sunset and 30-minutes after sunset, 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 Stormwater to identify the location of their colonies. You can submit the location of your hive online here. An interactive map will be posted here. 

In addition, citizens who need to request spraying in their area can contact the Horry County Road & Drainage Hotline at 843-381-8000.

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 the website or by calling the Horry County Road & Drainage Hotline at (843) 381-8000.

Conway, South Carolina-Horry County will conduct ground mosquito spraying, weather permitting, at various locations throughout unincorporated Horry County starting Tuesday, April 16, 2019. 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 our website or by calling the Horry County Road & Drainage Hotline at (843) 381-8000.