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Lexington County administrative offices are open Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM

Vector Control

Mosquito Fogging:  August  2026 
August 5th, 4:00 AM - 6:00AM
American Avenue - Gaston
Emanuel Church Road - Gaston 
Bush Berry Road -  Pelion

August 6th, 4:00 AM - 6:00AM
Kelsey Glen Subdivision - Lexington
Cambridge Subdivision - Lexington
Sandy Bank Road - Lexington
Cannon Trail - Lexington

August 7th, 4:00 AM - 6:00AM
Broken Hill Subdivision - Columbia
Harrogate Subdivision - Columbia 
 

Our Mission: At Lexington County Vector Control, our mission is to safeguard the well-being of our community by providing effective and environmentally conscious solutions to mitigate vector-borne diseases. We are dedicated to proactive education, integrated pest management, and responsible vector control practices. Through a commitment to scientific principles and community engagement, we aim to protect the health and environment of Lexington County, ensuring a safer and healthier future for all residents.

Definition: A VECTOR, as used here, typically refers to an animal, often an insect, capable of carrying a disease organism or parasite from one host to another.

Responsibilities:

  • Be proactive in response to current and future vector threats.
  • Respond effectively and courteously to the needs of the public.
  • Inform and educate the public about the shared responsibility of vector control.
  • Apply scientific principles to monitor, evaluate, and improve the ability to fulfill its mission.
  • Utilize the most environmentally sound integrated pest management techniques available for the control of vectors through surveillance, prevention, and abatement measures.
  • Meet and exceed all federal, state, and local compliances to reduce environmental impact.
  • Pool not being maintained will breed mosquitoes - to report these pools please compete the Violation Complaint Form.
  • Notify Vector Control of beehives, organic gardens/farms, or household members with respiratory sensitivities on the Beekeeper/Organic Garden/Respiratory Issues Awareness Request Form. Vector Control can factor them into mosquito control planning and take appropriate precautions.
  • request an survey by Vector Control at a residencies/businesses for mosquitos on the Mosquito Issue Request Form.

Services:

  • Residential yard and property inspection for county citizens.
  • ULV fogging treatment.
  • Public education and outreach.

Location and Hours:

  • Vector Control is located on Ballpark Road in the County of Lexington compound across from the Lexington County Fire Training Center.
  • Hours of operation are from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday