Gypsy Moth Update and Other Forest Pest Regulations Katy Longen Plant Protection Division Minnesota Department of Agriculture

2015 Treatments

Zero Moths

2016 Proposed Treatments Highest trap catch = 15 moths Egg masses found BtK First time since 2009 Mating disruption

2016 Proposed Treatments BtK 565 acres 2 x 24 BIU Foray 48B

2016 Proposed Treatments BtK 570 acres 2 x 24 BIU Foray 48B

2016 Proposed Treatments

Mating Disruption 960 acres 6 gram

2016 Proposed Treatments Mating Disruption 2987 acres 6 gram

2016 Proposed Treatments Mating Disruption 1797 acres 6 gram

GM Quarantine Updates

Type of Compliance Agreement Receiving Facility (paper mill or sawmill) 78 Firewood Dealers 810 Pine Bough & Wreath Makers 0*4 Other (transport or mill in the quarantine) 44 Limited Permit Holders ~4060 *Had a CA with USDA, not MDA

GM Quarantine Updates

EAB Quarantine Updates

Regulated Articles

EAB Quarantine Updates

MPB Quarantine Updates

Established January 1, 2015 Pine wood with bark from infested states Regulated Articles

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