In an effort to control sand flea and mosquito populations and depending on weather conditions, MCRD Parris Island is scheduled to undergo nighttime aerial spray activities sometime between 8 and 9 April 2025. If weather permits, spray activities will occur approximately an hour after sundown on 8 April 2025. As a bad weather backup for 8 April, spray activities will occur approximately an hour after sunset on 9 April 2025.

The insecticides used present no threat to humans, plants or animals in the area and are approved by the Environmental Protection Agency; however, beekeepers within a five-mile radius are urged to keep hives covered.