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South Carolina Zika Forum
At least 61 different species of mosquitoes exist in South Carolina. Mosquitoes are pests that can cause itchy bites, but they can also cause serious health issues. Mosquitoes can carry harmful viruses and parasites that infect millions of people worldwide each year. Mosquito-borne diseases can cause brain inflammation (or encephalitis), birth defects, internal bleeding, complications from parasites and even death in some cases.
Disease monitoringThe S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) works with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other state and local partners to monitor mosquito-borne diseases that can be spread to humans. The agency conducts testing for mosquito-borne diseases in people and birds and coordinates testing of mosquitoes and other animals, mainly horses. The agency also provides data and information to help individuals and communities take action to reduce mosquito populations in their area and prevent bites that can spread disease.
Some of the most common existing / potential mosquito-borne viruses and parasites in South Carolina include:• Encephalitis (swelling of the brain) viruses, including West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis virus• Heartworms in dogs and cats
Other high-profile mosquito-borne diseases found in the United States and abroad include:
MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASES IN S.C.
• Chikungunya• Cache Valley• Dengue• Filariasis
• Jamestown Canyon• La Crosse• Malaria• Tensaw
• Yellow fever• Zika
As of April 13, 2016, there are no confirmed cases of Zika virus in South Carolina, but it is a high priority that is being closely monitored in close collaboration with the CDC.
For more information and state data on mosquito-borne (or arbovirus) diseases, visit www.scdhec.gov/mosquitoes.
Use insect repellentIt works!
Look for these active ingredients:
• DEET • PICARIDIN • IR3535• OIL of LEMON EUCALYPTUS
• PARA-MENTHANE-DIOL
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• Smart
Wear protective clothes Wear long-sleeved shirts and
long pants. For extra protection, treat clothing with permethrin.
Mosquito-proof your home
For more information: www.scdhec.gov/mosquitoes
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Use screens on windows and doors. Use air conditioning
when available. Rid your yard and home of standing water
where mosquitoes breed. Empty and turn over
containers that hold water, such as cans, bottles and
�ower pots, and clean out clogged gutters.
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM MOSQUITO BITES
Mosquitoes spread Zika and other viruses.
Night or day, be prepared
Mosquitoes that spread Zika are aggressive daytime biters. They can also bite at
night. Other mosquitoes are active at dawn and dusk.
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Protect your home against
MOSQUITOESMosquitoes develop in water that stands
for more than five days. To reduce the mosquito population around your home
and property, eliminate all standing water and debris. Here are some spots where water can collect or where poor
maintenance can cause problems.
Trash and old tires;Drill drain holes in
bottom of tire swings
Leaky faucet or pet bowl (change
water daily)
Missing, damaged, or improperly
installed screens
Tree rot hole, hollow stump, or rain puddle
Pool cover that collects water; neglected
swimming pool or child’s wading pool
Clogged rain gutter(home and street)
Flat roof with standing water
Any toy, garden equipment, or container
that can hold water
Birdbath (change water weekly) and garden
pond (stock with fish)
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Locate Sites Where Mosquitoes BreedAll mosquitoes need standing water to begin their life cycle. Any site where water stands for 5 days or more may breed mosquitoes. Locate all sites that hold water.
Drain, Fill, or Get Rid of Areas that Hold Water• Containers that hold water—Empty and store dry or change water every few days.• Swimming pools—Maintain with proper chemicals. Cover or drain if not in use.• Plastic sheeting or tarps used to cover yard items—Pull tight so water won’t pool.• Garden pools/ponds—Stock with fish that eat mosquitoes, such as “mosquito fish”
(Gambusia) or small goldfish.• Shallow edges of ponds—Keep cleared of plants and weeds. Do not plant cattail plants in
wetlands or retention ponds.• Clogged ditches and pipes—Clean out weeds, dirt, and debris so water flows freely.• Low places, such as tire ruts or puddles—Fill with dirt or cement.• Tree holes and hollow stumps—Pack with sand or cement.• Failing septic tanks that cause sewage water to pool on top of the ground—Repair.• Leaky pipes and outdoor faucets—Repair.• Small areas of water that can’t be drained—Treat with mosquito control products sold
at lawn and garden stores. Buy products labeled for use in water.
Protect Yourself from Biting Mosquitoes• Mosquitoes are active at dawn, dusk, twilight hours, and night—If possible, avoid
mosquitoes at these times. Some may bite in daylight, especially in shaded areas.• Screens on windows, doors, and porches—Install or keep in good repair.• Car windows and garage doors—Keep closed at night.• Overgrown shrubs, grass, weeds, vines, and ground cover—Trim or remove overgrown
plants that provide cool/dark/damp areas where adult mosquitoes rest.• Outside lighting—Use yellow light bulbs or sodium‐vapor orange lights.• Scented products—Avoid wearing products that smell like fruit or flowers.• Protective clothing—Wear a long‐sleeved shirt and long pants. Treat clothing with
permethrin to provide protection even through several wash cycles.• Light‐colored clothing—Wear light colors. Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colors.• Insect repellent—Wear mosquito repellents that contain DEET, IR3535, Oil of Lemon
Eucalyptus, or Picaridin.• Mosquito coils or heated repellent pads found in lamps, lanterns, or portable units—
Use to repel mosquitoes in small areas.• Hand‐held foggers—Apply a pesticidal fog to provide temporary relief outdoors.
MOSQUITO CONTROL ADVICE
Sites with Standing Water That May Breed MosquitoesMan-Made Containers• Cans• Bottles• Buckets• Flower pot saucers• Plant cuttings rooting in water• Pet bowls or animal troughs• Tires• Birdbaths• Wheel barrows• Children’s toys and wading
pools• Unmaintained swimming pools• Rain barrels• Clogged roof gutters &
downspouts• Boats• Junk cars• Plastic sheeting or tarps used
to cover yard items
Natural Containers• Rock pools• Tree holes• Stump holes• Bamboo stumps• Magnolia leaves• Bromeliad and Pitcher plants
Natural Areas• Ground pools• Clogged ditches or streams• Irrigated pastures or farmland• River and stream floodplains• Freshwater marsh and swamps• Salt marsh margins• Lake/Pond margins with plant
growth
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Photos of larvae and pupae courtesy of www.scientificillustrator.comPhoto of adult mosquito courtesy of http://commons.wikimedia.org
Call your local mosquito control program to request help in locating breeding sites if you are unable to locate them yourself. We need your help controlling mosquitoes.
For Immediate Release October 2, 2018
Cherokee County and City of Gaffney – (Bird) West Nile Virus GAFFNEY, S.C. – Cherokee County has received notification from SCDHEC that a bird has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The response area is in the City of Gaffney and is identified on the map attached to this publication. The affected area was treated approximately two weeks ago in the City’s normal vector control program, but will be treated again immediately. Information related to West Nile Virus and mosquito control can be found on the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) website at the following link: https://www.scdhec.gov/health/diseases-conditions/insect-or-animal-borne-disease/infectious-diseases-diseases-spread. Cherokee County and the City of Gaffney will notify local media outlets and residents of mosquito control activities through the following methods:
Spraying of adulticiding (mosquito control agent) as per SCDHEC recommendations by spray truck application in ongoing– weather permitting.
Additional application(s) of adulticiding treatment(s) will be in 10-14 day intervals from the initial application (Information on the dates of these treatments will be posted on the Cherokee County website at: www.cherokeecountysc.gov/emergency-services/emergency-management).
Please see all attachments included with this notice.
All emergency services related inquiries should be directed to Rick Peterson, Cherokee County Emergency Management Director at [email protected]. All other animal, livestock, poultry, bee or agricultural questions or concerns should be directed to the Cherokee County Clemson Extension Service. MEDIA CONTACT: Steve Bratton James Taylor County Administrator City Administrator Cherokee County City of Gaffney [email protected] [email protected]
