Im a little outraged: Beekeepers react to aerial mosquito spraying in Brunswick County [Video]

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Some people have experienced firsthand just how bad mosquitos can be after storms. Now, one county is taking matters into its own hands to deal with the insects.

Aerial spraying is taking place in Brunswick County starting on Oct. 11. However, not everyone in the county is looking forward to the spraying. Some people have brought up concerns that the spray will impact their health, saying they do not want to breathe in any extra chemicals.

People Samantha Werner are not only worried about the impacts the spraying will have on people’s health but also how it will impact insects other than mosquitos.

Werner is a North Carolina-certified beekeeper. She lives in Brunswick County and has spent hours collecting and caring for her bees. She is now worried that the insects she cares for are in danger.

“I’m very angry. I am extremely angry. Yesterday, I …