FALMOUTH — The town will not be spraying for browntail moth caterpillar in 2021 due to a reduction in nests and levels of infestation over the past few years. In 2020, a spraying program was conducted to target areas in the public right-of-way that were considered high risk. While not fully eradicating browntail moth, the […]
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Large populations of browntail moths detected in many Waterville-area towns
Albion, Belgrade, China, Vassalboro and Winslow have large populations of the caterpillars.
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Dry weather a boon for pest browntail moth caterpillars in central Maine
Recent drought conditions mean a natural fungus that keeps the infestation in check isn’t happening, as the caterpillars with poisonous hairs decimate trees in some areas of the region.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth sees markedly fewer browntail moth nests due to spraying, fungus
The town sprayed 24 “high risk” roads to kill off browntail moths. Spraying helps fend off public health hazards caused by caterpillar hair; the effort was helped this year by a fungus that kills off the caterpillars, according to a state entomologist.
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Forget ‘murder hornets,’ Maine officials warn itch-inducing caterpillars are coming back
Maine Department of Health and Human Services officials are urging the public to take precautions against browntail moth caterpillars, which are covered in toxic hairs that release into the air and can cause a skin reaction like poison ivy and trouble breathing if inhaled.
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Now’s the time to get rid of pesky caterpillars, Maine says
Winter is prime time to remove browntail moth caterpillars, which can cause a painful rash in humans.
Posted inTimes Record
State issues reminder to eliminate browntail moth caterpillars
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry wants people to kill the insects, which are harmful to both humans and trees, before they become active again in the spring.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth considering registration, reports for pesticide use
With the new rule, the Conservation Commission hopes to encourage more selective usage.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine arborists look to shield living things from anti-moth treatment
The latest science informs efforts to fend off unprecedented threats to our beloved trees.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Yarmouth weighing resolution that could lead to aerial spraying for browntail
A formal council declaration, subject to approval by the Maine CDC, will be considered at the Sept. 19 meeting.