NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- The City of North Myrtle Beach will begin spraying for mosquitos this week. Mosquito spraying occurs until the middle of November.
Based on the City's surveillance program, there will be limited spraying throughout the City for this week with the main focus being public areas (McLean Park and the Park & Sports Complex), as well as some neighborhoods.
Beginning the week of June 3, Public Works will begin spraying the entire City.
Spraying starts at 5:30 AM on Wednesday mornings and 90 minutes before sunset on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons. Spraying occurs ONLY during dry weather conditions with light winds. View the spraying route below:
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 Skeeter Meter and Interactive Mosquito Spraying Map here.
Note: Horry County will be spraying for mosquitos in the North Myrtle Beach area tonight, May 20.