Charleston Targets Mosquitoes to Stop West Nile | Charleston News

Charleston County is launching a major aerial pesticide spray to combat West Nile virus after confirming human cases—targeting adult mosquitoes Sunday morning from 6:15 to 8:15 AM, with a backup date the next Sunday, using Naled-based Trumpet EC (effective but harmful to bees and fish). Officials urge residents to drain standing water, avoid dawn/dusk outdoor activity, wear protective gear, and use repellent, emphasizing that surveillance-driven, community-focused efforts are key to controlling this natural regional threat.

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