Spraying to keep the mosquitos away |

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The New Hanover County Health Department is expected to begin spraying the area Tuesday night to control the mosquito population.

Earlier this month a man from Goldsboro died from West Nile virus, which is typically transmitted by mosquitoes. Some symptoms of the virus include fever, headache and a stiff neck.

If the rain holds off, spraying will start at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday in the following areas:

• East Middle sound
• North Lansdowne
• Independence

The Health Department will continue spraying Wednesday, weather permitting, in the following areas:

• East Porters Neck
• Pine Valley
• Winter Park
• Landfall

In the event of rain the spraying will be rescheduled.

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