Marines


September Aerial Spray to Control Sand Fleas and Mosquitoes
3 Sep 2025

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 Sept. 9 - Sept. 11, 2025. If weather permits, spray activities will occur approximately an hour after sundown on Sept. 9. As a bad weather backup for Sept. 9, spray activities will occur approximately an hour after sunset on Sept.10 or Sept. 11, 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.


Tracey Gould

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

Phone:843-228-3423

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island