Gypsy Moth Infestation Treatment
Proposed treatment is a single aerial application of mating disruptant flakes. The disruptant is a pheromone that is highly specific for the gypsy moth. This treatment is part of a larger effort to slow the spread of this non-native invasive insect.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
600 acres east of Illinois State Route 53 along Prairie Creek.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/01/2010 |
| Comment Period | 04/03/2010 |
| Decision | 06/2010 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2010 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact Gypsy Moth Infestation
Decision Signed Date: 06/02/2010
Forests:
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Districts:
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie All Units
States:
Illinois
Counties:
Will
Legal Land Description:
T33N, R9E, Section 5, 7 and 8
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Eric Ulaszek
30239 South State Route 53
Wilmington, IL 60481
815-423-6370 Ext. 211, 815-423-2123
eulaszek@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 6/3/2010