2010 Gypsy Moth Aerial Spray Program

We are pleased to announce that the Gypsy Moth Egg Mass Survey has been completed for all the communities that had prior problems and additional communities that had legitimate concerns for a detailed investigation. Total acreage counts and maps describing areas of treatment will be available at the beginning of 2010. All of this information will be made available at your local town hall or local shade tree organization.

Freehold Twp.: 127 acres
Howell: 168 acres
Millstone Twp.: 120 acres
Tinton Falls: 32 acres 
Wall: 84 acres
Approximate Total: 531 acres

If you are having problems with a Gypsy Moth infestation, please contact our office at 732-431-7903 or e-mail us through this web site to be included on our survey list. Please refer to the photo gallery below to view images of Gypsy Moths.

The Monmouth County Shade Tree Commission is located at 4000 Kozloski Road, Freehold, NJ, (732) 431-7903. Brian Gosnell, County Pilot, (DEP license # 24807B) will be applying Bacillus thuringiensis FORAY 76B, EPA Reg. #73049-49) using the County Helicopter to areas infested with gypsy moth larvae.

Individuals wishing additional information about pesticides may contact the National Pesticide Information Center at 1-(800) 858-7378. For emergencies call the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System at 1-(800) 222-1222. For pesticide regulation information, pesticide complaints, and health referrals call the New Jersey Pesticide Control Program at (609) 984-6507.

Upon request, the pesticide applicator or applicator business shall provide a resident with notification 12 hours prior to the application, except for Quarantine and Disease Vector Control only, when conditions necessitate pesticide applications sooner than that time.

Foray 76b Label Form