Pest control and mosquito rules in Surfside Beach, SC
South Carolina requires a license to use or supervise the use of a restricted use pesticide. [South Carolina Pesticide Control Act] (opens in a new tab)
Horry County controls mosquitoes through aerial spraying, truck and ATV treatment, and larvicide application. [Horry County Mosquito Control] (opens in a new tab)
Last verified August 14, 2026 · Source: Official sources linked in each section
State pesticide licensing
A person must hold a private, commercial, or noncommercial applicator license to use or supervise a restricted use pesticide. [South Carolina Pesticide Control Act] (opens in a new tab)
Clemson issues pesticide certifications and licenses to individuals, professionals, and businesses under state and federal law. [Clemson Department of Pesticide Regulation] (opens in a new tab)
South Carolina Pesticide Control Act (opens in a new tab) · Clemson Department of Pesticide Regulation (opens in a new tab)
Structural pest control categories
The state director regulates structural pest control activity under the South Carolina Pesticide Control Act and its regulations. [South Carolina Pesticide Control Act] (opens in a new tab)
Category 7A licensing is mandatory for applicators who use or supervise pesticides in or around dwellings and other structures. [Clemson pesticide certification categories] (opens in a new tab)
Category 7A applicators must hold a Business License except under very limited circumstances. [Clemson pesticide certification categories] (opens in a new tab)
Category 7B covers a person who uses or supervises a restricted use fumigant. [Clemson pesticide certification categories] (opens in a new tab)
South Carolina Pesticide Control Act (opens in a new tab) · Clemson pesticide certification categories (opens in a new tab)
Horry County mosquito treatments
The Horry County program uses aerial spraying, truck and ATV treatment, and larvicide application to control mosquitoes. [Horry County Mosquito Control] (opens in a new tab)
The county program uses solid formulations or briquettes for larval control in ponds and catch basins. [Horry County chemical and application information] (opens in a new tab)
Truck-mounted units apply ultra-low-volume spray at 3 to 5 ounces per acre. [Horry County chemical and application information] (opens in a new tab)
Horry County Mosquito Control (opens in a new tab) · Horry County chemical and application information (opens in a new tab)
County spray timing and no-spray requests
Horry County states that dusk is the best time to fog for adult mosquitoes. [Horry County chemical and application information] (opens in a new tab)
The county contracts a licensed aerial spraying contractor. [Horry County chemical and application information] (opens in a new tab)
A resident with a health concern or beekeeping operation may submit the county program's No-Spray Request form. [Horry County Mosquito Control] (opens in a new tab)
Horry County Mosquito Control (opens in a new tab) · Horry County chemical and application information (opens in a new tab)
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