NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- The City of North Myrtle Beach will begin mosquito spraying this week as part of its seasonal mosquito control program, which runs through mid-November.
Based on current surveillance, limited spraying will take place throughout the City this week, focusing primarily on public areas, such as McLean Park and the Park & Sports Complex, as well as select neighborhoods.
Citywide spraying will begin the middle of May.
Spraying occurs at 5:30 AM on Wednesday mornings and 90 minutes before sunset on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons. Spraying is conducted only during dry weather with light winds. View the spraying route below or on the City's website:
Tuesday Night Route
- 21st Avenue South to 48th Avenue South
- Timber Ridge
- Airport
- Barefoot Resort
- Buffkin Trailer Park
Wednesday Morning Route
- Commons Boulevard
- Barefoot Landing
- Central Park
- Possum Trot Road
- Palmetto Harbor
- North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex
- McLean Park
- 6th Avenue South to Main Street
- Coastal North Town Center
- Sea Mountain Highway
- Ocean Boulevard From 27th Avenue South to Sea Mountain Highway
Wednesday Night Route
- 21st Avenue South to 6th Avenue South
- Main Street to 18th Avenue North
- Belle Park to Sunset Harbor
Thursday Night Route
- Seabrook Plantation
- 20th Avenue North to 39th Avenue North
- Kingsport Drive
- Old and New Grove
- Palmetto Shores
- Charleston Landing
- Creekside
- Jack's Circle
- FFA Camp
- Riverside Drive
- Church View Lane
- Tidewater Plantation
The City's Skeeter Meter brings real-time data to the community regarding mosquito activity across the City. This surveillance and monitoring program is used to pinpoint large mosquito populations, provide public information, and help to determine the occurrence of any mosquito-borne disease.
Mosquito traps and reports from residents are used to monitor mosquito activity, and the Skeeter Meter rating is determined based on that activity. The meter status is updated regularly with one of the following:
Low: You are safe to go outside - Little, if any, mosquitoes.
Medium: Not to be too concerned - Some mosquito activity. May consider personal protection.
High: You need to protect yourself, family, and pets. A long sleeve shirt, long pants, and insect repellent is advised to be used at all times.
View the Skeeter Meter and Spray Zones here.