COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The Columbia Police Department's Code Enforcement Division has confirmed a third case of West Nile Virus found in a dead bird in Columbia.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) tested the bird that was found on Heidt Street in the Historic Waverly District.
The City of Columbia was alerted of two dead birds found and tested positive for West Nile Virus earlier this week. One was found at Lang Road in the Barhamville Estates Neighborhood; the other was found at Wando Street in the Central Rosewood Neighborhood.
The department's Code Enforcement Division will be spraying for mosquito reduction in South Columbia.
Plan of Action:
On Sunday, September 23, 2018, Code Enforcement personnel will begin spraying the affected area to:
In addition, on Monday, September 24, 2018, city personnel will begin spraying for adult mosquitoes during the hours of midnight-dawn, and will continue spraying through Tuesday, and as needed thereafter.
Additional Information Regarding Spraying:
Spraying is usually conducted between midnight and dawn; however, it is possible for spraying to be conducted earlier depending on conditions.
Residents allergic to the products permethrin or tau-fluvalinate are asked to notify Vector Control staff by calling the Code Enforcement Division at 803-545-4229.
All beekeepers also should call Code Enforcement to notify staff of their hives
West Nile Virus Preventative Measures:
Residents are urged to take these preventive measures to reduce the threat of mosquitoes: