The City of North Augusta is committed to reducing the amount of disease-carrying mosquitoes to improve the quality of life in the community and protect public health.
The City’s Mosquito Control Program will begin the week of May 22, 2024, and will continue through October 23, 2024. Areas will be sprayed on Wednesday’s during the hours of 3:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. During this time, a truck will travel throughout various areas of the City dispensing low levels of Permanone. The US Environmental Protection Agency has approved this for use in public health mosquito control programs.
Mosquito control spraying will not occur during rain or if the wind speed is 10 mph or greater. If these conditions exist spraying will be delayed until the next available morning.
To have your property excluded from mosquito spraying, complete and submit an online Mosquito Spray Exclusion Request
There are 5 spray zones in the City of North Augusta. To locate which zone you are in and the assigned spray dates, review the Spray Zone Maps
Understanding the risks and preventing mosquitoes from breeding are the best and most practical means of keeping you and your family safe from mosquito-borne threats. Mosquito control must be a shared responsibility in order for abatement to be successful. There are some things you need to do around your own home or business to reduce the mosquito population and eliminate their breeding sites. Take a survey of your own property to identify and eliminate the source of the mosquitoes. Here are several examples of things you can look for. Keep in mind that any source of standing or stagnant water can be a potential breeding location.
Prevention
- Repair leaky plumbing, outdoor faucets, sprinklers, and septic systems.
- Change water in birdbaths, wading pools, pet dishes, and plant drip trays at least once every 2 days.
- Dispose of any items that may hold water and serve as a breeding ground for mosquitoes. These include old tires, buckets, unused plastic swimming pools, and other containers that can hold water. If they must be stored make sure they are covered or turned over to where water cannot collect in them.
- Remove leaves and debris from rain gutters. The leaves hold water in the gutter and are a prime breeding ground for mosquitoes.
- Keep grass cut short and shrubs well trimmed.
- Keep backyard swimming pools well cared for.
- Irrigate lawns carefully to prevent over watering which can cause water to stand for several days.
- Survey your property for areas that "hold" water and do not drain well.
- Stock ornamental ponds with mosquito eating fish.
- Remember that not all bodies of water are breeding ground for mosquitoes. Flowing creeks and waterways generally do not contain mosquito larvae.
Defend Yourself, Use the 4 D’s
- DRAIN: Drain or treat all standing water in and around your home or workplace. Standing water can be found in swimming pools that are not kept clean, ponds, pet watering dishes, birdbaths, potted plants, old tires, empty containers, toys and clogged rain gutters.
- DUSK/DAWN: Limit outdoor activities during dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
- DRESS: Wear long, loose, and light-colored clothing outside.
- DEET All Day, Every Day: Whenever you're outside, use insect repellents that contain DEET or other EPA approved repellents and follow instructions.
