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[Lynn S Wilson <wilsonls AT esinc.net>]

Randall, thanks for your thoughtful weighing in on this.  Here's the response from Chris Elder.  lsw

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From: "Elder, Christopher D" <chris.elder AT ncagr.gov>

Date: January 26, 2015 2:36:37 PM EST

To: Lynn S Wilson <wilsonls AT esinc.net>

Subject: Re: proposed gypsy moth treatments in Person County

Hi Lynn,

We propose to use pheromone flakes with a little glue for the mating disruption treatment. The pheromone is called disparlure and is specific only to gypsy moth. The pheromone in the flakes, which are smaller than a grain of rice, is the same one female gypsy moths exude to attract male moths. Flakes dispensed in this treatment confuse the male gypsy moths, which cannot find the females in order to mate. With only one generation a year, gypsy moths do not reproduce and the local population crashes. This treatment poses no risk, directly or indirectly, to honeybees or other pollinators.

I hope this answers your questions. Please feel free to contact me with any more you have. I hope you can come to the public meeting to get more complete information.

Regards,

Chris Elder

NCDA&CS GM and EAB Program Manager

Office: (919) 707-3743

Mobile: (336) 339-6113

On Jan 24, 2015, at 8:48 AM, Lynn S Wilson <wilsonls AT esinc.net> wrote:

Chris,
Can you tell me exactly what chemicals will be proposed for aerial use to disrupt reproduction of the gypsy moths?   Person County Beekeepers are particularly interested in potential impacts on honeybees and other pollinators?

Thanks,
Lynn Wilson, Secretary
Person County Beekeepers Association

244 Myrtle J. Drive
Hurdle Mills, NC  27541

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