Chief pilot, Michael Haines, performs over 95 percent of all the flying for the County's Mosquito Control Division. Haines, who lives in Goose Creek, is also the mechanic on Mosquito Control's two helicopters. He has worked with county government since 1973, and has been flying for the county since 1985. Haines is a certified pesticide applicator in several categories including Public Health and Aerial Application. He completes all helicopter spray missions, which included the treatment of more than 6,000 acres throughout the county in 2006.
Charleston County photo by Jennie Davis