Gypsy Moth Spray Program - 2021

In 2020 Council Approved the Gypsy Moth Management Policy S802-03 to address the periodic infestation of the European Gypsy Moth experienced in the Town of Pelham.

In the fall of 2020, through a competitive bid process, the Town of Pelham awarded a three-year contract to Lallemand Inc./BioForest (BioForest) to:
1) perform annual egg mass surveys,
2) prepare a detailed population assessment and forecast report, including management options,

3) develop aerial spray blocks in accordance with Policy S802-03, 4) coordinate an aerial spray program,
5) prepare an aerial spray summary report, and
6) implement a forest health volunteer program

The 2021 Operating Budget includes $150,000 for the Gypsy Moth treatment Program. The cost associated with the coordination of the areal spray program and implementation of a scaled-down forest health program is $39,000. Program communications costs are expected to be similar to 2020 at $5400. Based on preliminary pricing of $920/ha for urban aerial treatment, the remaining $105,600 will be utilized for the spraying of 114ha.