GYPSY MOTH AERIAL SPRAYING– why be concerned?
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Gypsy Moths, an introduced species, cause environmental damage to forest and shade trees. The larvae eat the leaves of oaks and other trees in May and June. Gypsy moth populations normally are suppressed through natural controls, predators, parasites, and, diseases However, if these natural controls have not suppressed the populations, areas may need to be treated with insecticide to protect trees in areas where dieback or mortality can't be tolerated. |
2008 PTACHC GYPSY MOTH Information sheet
The Information sheet includes common sense protections and health related information related to the pesticides chosen for use in Howard County. A detailed list of the locations where the spraying will take place can be found there as well. acrobat format
AERIAL APPLICATIONS – what will be sprayed?
Spraying begins in late April or early May,… The insecticide will be applied by an airplane or helicopter flying approximately 50 feet above tree top level. Applications begin at dawn and continue as long as conditions are favorable for spraying. Application to a specific area is usuallycompleted in 15-30 minutes.
WHEN: After April 21, 2008, statewide information including maps will be available on the web at:
www.mda.state.md.us or visit
http://www.mda.state.md.us/plants-pests/forest_pest_mgmt/gypsy_moth/gypsy_moth_program_policy.php
The site should be updated by 6:00pm for spraying which will occur the next day. Info is listed by spray zone.
Proposed blocks may be dropped or modified due to funding constraints, time restrictions, or citizen concerns. Property owners with concerns should promptly contact the MDA at 410-841-5922. The Central Regional Field office number is 301-662-2074. TTY 1-(800) 735-2258 or e-mail mdacent@erols.com
Here are links to the maps of the proposed spray areas here in Howard County for 2008. Only five of the maps have been made available as of April 17, 2008. Check back for updates to this page. For most up to date info go the the links above.
- Block HO003. Bushy Park Estates and surrounding areas
- Block HO005. Patuxent River State Park and surrounding areas
- Block HO006. The Warfields and surrounding areas
- Block HO008. UM Central Farm and surrounding areas
- Block HO010. Glenelg Country Day School and surrounding areas
- Block HO011. Linden Chapel Woods and surrounding areas
- Block HO012. Tridelphia Mills Farm and surrounding areas
- Block HO013. St. Louis School and surrounding areas
- Block HO014. White Oak Estates and surrounding areas
- Block HO015. Paternal Gift Farm and surrounding areas
- Block HO016. Village of Hickory Ridge and surrounding areas
- Block HO018. Aspen Wood and surrounding areas
- Block HO019. Dorsey Run and surrounding areas
- Block HO020. Maryland Wholesale Food Center and surrounding areas
- Block HO021. Waterloo and surrounding areas
- Block HO022. Village of Deep Run and surrounding areas.
- Block HO023. Rockburn Branch Park and Surrounding areas.
- Block HO024. Lawyers Hill and surrounding areas
- Block HO025. Normandy Heights and surrounding areas
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