Crews to spray for mosquitoes after West Nile case confirmed in Rock Hill

YORK COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The South Carolina Department of Public Health contacted the York County Office of Emergency Management after a report of a human case of West Nile virus was confirmed in a Rock Hill resident.

The York County office was contacted on August 23.

Due to the confirmed human case, The Department of Public Health recommended control measures to prevent exposure such as eliminating areas of standing water, using insect repellant, keeping skin covered and windows and doors closed.

To control the current mosquito population, DPH also recommends spraying for mosquitos within a 1-mile radius of Constitution Blvd, Westerwood Drive and Fargo Street.

Spraying will occur on Monday evening, August 26, beginning at 9 p.m.

Crews will use a truck-mounted sprayer within a 1-mile radius of the streets. They will use a product called Envion 4-4.

Officials say while the material is not harmful to people, pets, other insects and gardens, it is not recommended to be directly in the path of the spray.

Additionally, beekeepers within the radius are advised to cover hives on the night of the spraying.

According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , most people infected with the West Nile virus will not develop any symptoms. The risk of serious illness is low.

The last confirmed case of West Nile in Rock Hill was in September 2020.

If you have any questions, please contact the York County Office of Emergency Management at (803) 326-2300.

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