DENNISVILLE – The township committee learned at its Nov. 1 meeting that the New Jersey Department of Agriculture completed a survey per a township request and found “heavy outbreaks” of gypsy moth egg mass expected for early spring 2023.
The survey totaled 817 acres in four blocks that need a single application of “aerial suppression” and two blocks that could use a second application which would bring the total acreage to 1,342 acres.
The Department of Agriculture pledged to provide technical assistance such as obtaining vendors, monitoring spray contracts and operations and ensuring proper timing.
Dennis Township would need to provide personnel to assist with the spraying and pay for all costs which are estimated at $ 58-$60 per acre.
The state agency said it could be available to help the municipality obtain funding from the federal Department of Agriculture for 50% of the cost. The township will need to decide by Nov. 30 whether it will greenlight the spray program.
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