| CLINTON COUNTY GYPSY MOTH
SUPPRESSION
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Properties may not qualify for State’s Gypsy Moth Suppression Program for the following reasons.
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Based on the observation made at the site, it has been determined that your property does not meet the DCNR program for one or all of the following reasons;
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| ü The property is uninhabited or is not part of a forested residential area. It is a publicly owned forested recreational area or a public water supply. | |
| ü The property does not meet the required minimum of 50% tree coverage of which 20% of the trees are highly infested by Gypsy Moth | |
| ü The property is used primarily for commercial or industrial purposes. | |
| ü The vegetation coverage in the property is primarily yard trees, ornamental trees on desired species. | |
| ü The proposed spray block is within an objector’s area. | |
| ü The property does not meet the 250 egg masses per acre minimum requirement. | |
| ü The property is located within 50 feet of a public or private school. | |
| ü Insufficient information provided in regards to the property and the location. | |
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Insufficient amount of property to qualify for the required
minimum 23 acre spray block.
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Additional notes:
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| Ø The spray program is a suppression program and not an eradication program. | |
| Ø There is a potential for significant dispersal of newly hatched caterpillars from nearby heavily infested areas into the proposed spray block. | |
| Ø A cost of $25.00 per acre will be charged for spraying the block. The minimum spray block size is 23 acres (regardless of property ownership). | |
| Ø If you have any other additional questions please do not hesitate to contact DCNR at 717-536-3961 | |
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