GYPSY FEAST: Gypsy Moths Devouring Cottage Property Trees
• The gypsy moth has infested nearly all properties along Georgian Bay in Tiny Township. The Ministry of Natural Resources states that a woodlot will experience a 40% defoliation if there are 1200 egg masses per hectare. Properties in Tiny have 3600 egg masses per hectare. Three years of this level of defoliation will kill a forest.
• Gypsy moths prefer oaks and poplars, but also eat pines, birches, maples and even grasses.
• The Ministry of Natural Resources has withdrawn all funding for spraying programs. Your Federation of shoreline associations has negotiated a very favourable rate with a private spraying company for participating associations that are interested.
• The natural virus (non-chemical) spray is harmful only to the gypsy moth caterpillar and the tent caterpillar. BT does not harm other insects, birds, animals or humans.
• We are pleased to report that many beach communities had spraying done in May or June this year. This was organized through beach associations with information assistance from the Federation.
• For more information, and assistance in organizing early spraying in May, 1993, call ….
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