Some areas in Lexington and Gilbert will be fogged for mosquitoes later this week.

The Vector Control Team works to reduce mosquito populations, according to a Facebook post from Lexington County, and on Thursday and Friday of this week, nine areas in the Lexington and Gilbert areas of the county will be fogged.

Weather permitting, from 4 to 6 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, the following areas will be fogged: the Addy Crossing Subdivision in Gilbert, the Winston Point Subdivision in Gilbert and the Kellers Pond Subdivision in Lexington. Weather permitting, from 4 to 6 a.m. on Friday, July 17, the following areas will be fogged: the Whisper Lake Subdivision in Lexington, Gibson Road in Lexington, Gibson Road Soccer Fields in Lexington, Mallards Lakes in Lexington, Mallards Hill in Lexington and Coventry Lakes in Lexington.

The county says its fogging method is harmless for people and pollinators.

“We follow strict safety standards and adjust in real time if people, pets, or livestock are nearby,” the post read.

The process would remove standing water which can be a mosquito magnet, use “Ultra Low Volume” misting as well as larvicides like BTI & Altosid, and it would apply Biomist, a permethrin-based brand.

“The Biomist brand of adult mosquito control products have been registered with the US EPA for public health mosquito control applications since 1989,” according to clarke.com.

Altosid is another brand that aims to prevent mosquitoes from reproducing.

BTI, which stands for Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis, is found in soil, according to the CDC, and it’s toxic to mosquito larvae, blackflies and fungus gnats.

Locals can call 803-785-8440 to ask questions or request that their area not be fogged.

The county has already fogged multiple areas, including the Gilbert Peach Festival route, the Richmond Farms Subdivision in Lexington, Caughman Road in Lexington, Cardinal Drive in Lexington, the Windy Farms Subdivision in Lexington, Two Notch Road in Lexington, the South Gate Subdivision in Lexington, Macdon Drive in Lexington, Minnie Fallaw Road in Pelion, Pine Street in Pelion, Main Street in Pelion, the Pelion ballfields,
Edmund Highway in Lexington, Delree Street in West Columbia, the Montclaire Subdivision in West Columbia, the Stonewood Subdivision in West Columbia, West Gate Drive in West Columbia, the Oakwood Village Subdivision in West Columbia, the Shadblow Estates Subdivision in West Columbia and the Mariners Creek Subdivision in Lexington.

The county also provided this advice: “Mosquitoes can develop in water that stands for more than 5 days. DPH recommends following the ‘7 Ts’ to keep your home and yard mosquito-free: TIP over anything that can hold water, such as toys, plant saucers or vases. To disrupt mosquito breeding cycles, change water often, even daily, in items like dog bowls and bird baths; TOSS or recycle any unwanted yard items that may collect water, such as old tires, junk, or trash; TURN over items that can hold water like children’s pools, wheelbarrows, or buckets; TIGHTEN tarps over items like boats, wood piles, grills, and pools; TAKE CARE of your property. Clean out debris from ditches, drains, and gutters. Keep grass cut low and trim or remove overgrown plants; TREAT items that can’t be drained or emptied with appropriate mosquito control products; TEAM UP and talk with neighbors about reducing mosquitoes in and around your home and neighborhood.”