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August 2017
Mosquito Control
on Kiawah a
Joint Effort
Mosquito season is well underway in the Lowcountry, and
though there have been no documented mosquito-transmitted
cases of Zika in South Carolina, reducing the risk of transmission
is a priority. Here’s what KICA is doing to combat the mosquito
population on the island, and what members can do to help. How You Can Help
With all of the efforts of KICA and the County, there are
still many things members can do to help keep the mosquito
population under control and combat the spread of mosquito-
born diseases.
Mosquito Population Control
• KICA and Charleston County employ a variety of methods
• County uses aerial spraying (via plane/helicopter)
throughout the county, and ground control in select areas
(visit charlestoncounty.org to view a treatment schedule)
• KICA provides all ground control on Kiawah • Every three days, flush birdbaths, potted plant saucers
and other containers that hold water
• Keep yard clean and cut
• Remove items from yard that hold water and are not
needed outside
• Keep lawn and gardening equipment indoors
• Fix leaky faucets
• Keep gutters clean
• Change pet water dishes regularly
• Use bug repellent. OFF, Cutter, Sawyer, Ultrathon and
Repel are all brands recommended by Center for Disease
Control. Preventing bites in the first place is key to
prevention of disease.
KICA Treatment Methods
• Island divided into 31 mosquito zones
• Staff treat storm drains with larvicide
• Larvicide treatments last approx. 150 days
• Staff perform weekly mosquito counts in each zone
and on member request
• Counts determine whether specific zones require
additional spray treatment
Larvicide treatments are typically only done once a year, during
the warmer months. However, since last year, KICA treats
twice annually (March and August), providing an extra 150
days (close to one full year in total) of protection. Also, the
threshold for treatment based on mosquito counts has been
lowered, meaning more coverage for more areas.
KICA will continue to monitor and treat mosquito populations
in the area, working with Charleston County and others as
needed. If you are experiencing mosquito problems at your
property, contact KICA Lakes Department at 843-768-2315/
[email protected].
Livability: Yard Maintenance and Debris
A clean, well-kept yard is important to maintaining and
enhancing your property and neighborhood. Yard work of
course creates debris that must be properly disposed of. KICA
and the town have regulations regarding yard debris. Following
is an overview.
• Yard debris is collect every Thursday by the town's
contractor.
• Leaves and grass debris may be left in paper bags on your
property's right-of-way at the street.
D igest C ontributors
Frances Boyd - M ember V olunteer
Virginia Chapel - M ember V olunteer
Bill Hindman - M ember V olunteer
Shauneen Hutchinson - M ember V olunteer
Sue Schaffer - F eature reporter
Deb Stewart - M ember V olunteer
• Large amounts must be removed by you or your landscaper.
• Debris, including blown leaves, may not be left on KICA's
easements, roads, rights-of-way or other properties (even if
undeveloped).
Please speak with your landscaper to be sure they understand
the regulations. Review KICA's regulations at kica.us/rules
(Section 9 of Rules and Regulations document).
S taff P roduction T eam
Doug Reynolds - C ommunications /E ditor
Tammy McAdory - E xecutive D irector
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