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Daily aerial mosquito spraying planned through March 1

Beaufort County Mosquito Control’s OV-10 Bronco is equipped with two pods, which can each hold 50 gallons of insecticide.
Beaufort County Mosquito Control’s OV-10 Bronco is equipped with two pods, which can each hold 50 gallons of insecticide. wlivingston@islandpacket.com

Beaufort County Mosquito Control may begin aerial spraying during daylight hours through March 1.

Low-flying aircraft are used, and aerial spraying is dependent upon ideal weather, according to a county new release.

The county does not treat salt marsh habitats for adult mosquitoes during these aerial operations.

For more information, call Mosquito Control at 843-255-5800.

This story was originally published February 23, 2017 at 12:45 PM with the headline "Daily aerial mosquito spraying planned through March 1."

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