DHEC says avoid Mosquitoes after Rain and Flooding

Rain and flooding that South Carolina has endured recently can saturate areas and leave standing water, which has the potential to become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can carry viruses such as West Nile. That is why it is important that everyone do their part to reduce mosquito populations and protect people from exposure to these pesky, and potentially harmful, insects. It only takes as few as five days for water in containers as small as a bottle cap to become active breeding sites for mosquitoes. Routinely empty any containers on your property that are holding water, such as pool covers, flower pots, tires, pet bowls, toys, tarps, etc. Remove debris from gutters. Trim back thick shrubbery and overgrown grass on your property. Fix leaky outdoor faucets. Protect against mosquitoes and possible exposure to mosquito-borne illnesses. Visit the DHEC website at www.scdhec.gov for more information about protecting yourself against mosquitoes.