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Rush Creek State Forest

DEC Announces Aerial Spraying of Six State Forest Areas

May 24, 2022 by Editorial Staff 5 Comments

Gypsy moth courtesy USDANew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced that DEC will be conducting aerial treatments for the invasive pest spongy moth (formerly known as gypsy moth) in six state forests areas in New York.

Treatment is taking place between May 20th and May 31st, weather permitting. The priority areas chosen already suffered spongy moth defoliation for multiple years and are expected to have another high level of infestation this year according to survey efforts conducted by DEC regional staff. [Read more…] about DEC Announces Aerial Spraying of Six State Forest Areas

Filed Under: Nature, Western NY Tagged With: Allegany State Park, Coyle State Forest, DEC, Forestry, insects, Invasive Species, nature, Rome Sand Plains, Rush Creek State Forest, Sonyea State Forest, South Valley State Forest, trees, Wildlife

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