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Anderson County will spray for mosquitoes near Iva on Nov. 13 after a West Nile case
Mosquito spraying near Iva is set for Nov. 13
Anderson County's precautionary spraying, weather permitting
November 2026
- Spraying, late evening
Beekeepers: relocate or cover hives until spraying is done.
Source: Independent Mail
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| Days | |
|---|---|
| Spraying, late evening | Nov. 13 |
If you live near Iva, mark Fri., Nov. 13. Anderson County Emergency Management will coordinate with Gregory Pest Solutions to spray within a mile of Barnes Station Road and Manning Road, where a person in the county was confirmed to have West Nile virus.
The water-based pesticide doesn't pose a health risk to people or animals, county officials said. Beekeepers with hives in the area should relocate or cover them until the spraying is finished.
- When: late Friday evening, Nov. 13, weather permitting
- Where: one-mile radius of Barnes Station and Manning roads
- Symptoms: headaches, body aches and fatigue
- Our tip: use DEET or Picaridin repellent and dump standing water
The state has seen a rough year. South Carolina had 31 cases as of the end of September, and Dr. William Capell of the state health department said most are “pretty mild.” Fewer than 1% of infected people develop severe symptoms.
31West Nile cases in South Carolina as of the end of September
That's the most the state has ever recorded. Three of the cases are in the Upstate.
Source: WSPA 7News
