Communication from Joe
Zoltowski of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture
to participating governmental agencies concerning the parameters of the 2008
Gypsy Moth Suppression Program
Hi Folks! Just a reminder that we will
only be offering single applications of Btk on this
year's program due to the overwhelming size of the program (110,460 acres),
mass aprticipation rate, limited window of
treatment(Month of May) and lack of aircraft and pilots. Heard form
the USDA Forest Service about funding, based on the amount they appropriated to
Also after consultation
with the NJDEP over the use of Dimilin (in the 24
municipalities requesting such treatments if available) during Janaury-early February. It was determined by DEP that a waiver for it's use would be denied. "After a number of discussions
with the Department of Environmental Protection, the DEP determined that
current circumstances do not outweigh the risks associated with aerial spraying
of Dimilin in suburban neighborhoods. After any spray
event, dimilin residues and breakdown products may
remain on surfaces that adults, children, pets and non-targeted beneficial
insects could possibly come into contact with. The Departments will continue to
treat infested residential and park areas with Bacillus thuringiensis
or "Bt", which is a currently approved biological agent, while
recognizing that Bt may not afford the full level of
protection that communities desire. This decision does not affect the aerial
use of dimilin in forested tracts which are managed
for agricultural purposes, or the application of dimilin
through ground-based equipment."
List covering costs
of single application of Btk and associated 23%
reimbursements is attached FYI. Remember to use the revised
starting dates and notification revision e-mailed to you after the regional
meeting. If you have not received them let me know and wil resend. Any questions contact me at
609-292-5442. Thanks Joe Zoltowski / NJDA
2,905 acres – one application
Cost
@ $39.44 per acre = $114,573.20
Reimbursement
from state (23%) 26,351.84
Net
cost to
Posted:
2-15-08