Indiana DNR’s Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology (DEPP) will hold four virtual meetings to discuss areas proposed for aerial treatment for the invasive gypsy moth insect.
Gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar dispar) is a non-native invasive insect that has become established in parts of the United States. Feeding on over 500 species of trees and shrubs, it is considered one of the most destructive insect pests threatening our rural and urban forests. To limit gypsy moth’s spread, Indiana monitors populations through surveys and recommends treatments to decrease populations.
Areas proposed for treatment in 2021 are:
|
County |
Area |
Proposed Product |
|
Miami |
Deedsville Btk 21 |
Foray 76B |
|
Wabash |
Lagro Btk 21 |
Foray 76B |
|
Wells |
Preble Btk 21 |
Foray 76B |
|
Allen |
Maples Btk 21 |
Foray 76B |
|
Wabash |
Lagro MD 21 |
SPLAT GM-Organic |
|
Adams |
Decatur MD 21 |
SPLAT GM-Organic |
Meeting times:
To join a meeting go to Zoom.US on your computer, smartphone, or other handheld device and click “JOIN A MEETING” at the top of the webpage. The meeting code is 996 6230 2438, passcode 4444. You can also join by phone for the audio only portion of the meeting by dialing 312-626-9799 or 929-205-6099 at the above meeting times. Use the meeting code to connect to the meeting. Service provider fees may apply.
All four meetings will discuss the same information.
Detailed maps showing proposed treatment areas and more information can be found at gypsymoth.IN.gov. Click the link at the top of the page titled “2021 Indiana Gypsy Moth Treatment Program.”
For more information, call toll free at 1-866-NO-EXOTIC (663-9684) or call the local county extension office at 1-888-EXT-INFO (1-888-398-4636). You can also follow the DEPP on Twitter @INdnrinvasive.
Mail questions and comments on the proposed treatments to Gypsy Moth 2021 Indiana DNR, Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology, 402 W. Washington St., W-290, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739. Comments may also be submitted via email to DEPP@dnr.IN.gov.
The public comment period ends Monday, March 1, at 4:30 p.m. ET.
If you need reasonable accommodations to attend one of the above meetings, please contact us at DEPP@dnr.IN.gov or by calling toll free 1-866-663-9684.
To view all DNR news releases, please see dnr.IN.gov.
Media contact: Megan Abraham, Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology, 317-232-4189, mabraham@dnr.IN.gov