Rock, Green counties to be sprayed for gypsy moths
MADISON—Wisconsin will take its fight against the gypsy moth to much of the western portion of the state later this year, with aerial insecticide spraying in about one-third of the state’s counties.
The spray may start in late spring or early summer depending on the weather, and will last about a month. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection plans to start from the south and work northward.
The gypsy moth’s appetite for trees and shrubs makes it harmful to the state’s timber and paper industries.
Residents can learn about the spraying program at open house meetings from March 12-14 in Madison, Black River Falls and Superior.
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection on gypsy moth spraying:
http://datcp.wi.gov/news/?Id=760
Feb 27, 2013 at 3:25 p.m.
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It's not all bacterial (ie natural). Also this bacteria isn't exactly one that is found readily in nature. Generally it's in low concentrations in soild, but spraying more via airplane should be just fine right? The concentrations are low for a reason I'm sure nature has it figured out, but of course we know better. Can you point me to the studies showing Foray and Gypcheck and their safety to humans? How they were designated as "safe" to be used on or around food crops?
also "other ingredients" leaves open a very large hole of what could be in there. Funny they don't make those available to the public.
Feb 27, 2013 at 1:12 p.m.
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The principal spray will be a bacterial (i.e. "natural") insecticide that should be harmless to most humans unless you are directly sprayed in the face. It does look like a very small number of individuals may be at risk of an allergic (not toxic) reaction, especially with pre-existing respiratory conditions. The best advice is to subscribe to the notifications and stay inside when spraying is nearby.
http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/ForestHealth/Gyp...
Feb 27, 2013 at 9:21 a.m.
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yeah, spraying toxic chemicals over a very large portion of the state should help the health of the environment, not to mention the people in it. Great idea.
Feb 27, 2013 at 8:26 a.m.
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Great, now they are going to spray us with poison.
Must be part of Walker's health care plan.
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