Media Release
Round two of Gypsy Moth aerial spray program to begin tomorrow
Hamilton, ON – Earlier this year, Hamilton City Council approved an aerial spray program that will help to address a significant Gypsy Moth infestation in parts of Hamilton.
The first round of bio-pesticide application occurred last week, and the second application will begin tomorrow morning, Tuesday, May 29, 2018.
The second round will also take three days to complete, and the work is all weather dependent.
At this time, the spraying is planned to occur on the mornings of Tuesday, May 29 and Wednesday May 30 between 5 am and 7 am. The third and final spray date has not yet been set.
There may be minor traffic delays around the spray areas during the application periods.
Quick facts
- Low flying helicopters will apply a bio-pesticide to identified properties in West Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas and Flamborough to help manage the infestation.
- Residents living within the spray area have been notified of the spray program.
- An interactive map of the treatment area, along with exact dates and times for the aerial spray, which are weather dependent, and are available at www.hamilton.ca/gypsymoth
- The bio-pesticide is an organic product that specifically targets Gypsy Moths and other caterpillars, but will have no health impact on humans, and will not affect pets, other animals or bees.
- The City of Hamilton forestry section has been monitoring Gypsy Moth populations over recent years. In the fall of 2017, staff recorded population levels that require a pesticide control program be implemented.
- Neighbouring municipalities in Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga and Toronto are also undertaking similar programs.
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