Minnesota first used Btk for spongy moth in 1984. Since then, approximately 50 sites in the state have been treated for the insect. Only one area has needed to be retreated. Why was a retreatment needed? It is likely the original treatment area was too small to eradicate all the spongy moths. The MDA strives to find the right balance when drawing treatment areas.
We do our very best to design our management blocks as small as possible yet large enough to avoid missing the spongy moth population and having to conduct a second year of application. In addition, we want to treat the population as quickly as possible to avoid the population from expanding and thus resulting a much larger treatment area in following years.
Minnesota first used Btk for spongy moth in 1984. Since then, approximately 50 sites in the state have been treated for the insect. Only one area has needed to be retreated. Why was a retreatment needed? It is likely the original treatment area was too small to eradicate all the spongy moths. The MDA strives to find the right balance when drawing treatment areas.
We do our very best to design our management blocks as small as possible yet large enough to avoid missing the spongy moth population and having to conduct a second year of application. In addition, we want to treat the population as quickly as possible to avoid the population from expanding and thus resulting a much larger treatment area in following years.
SPLAT GM-O will not harm the paint on your vehicle or outdoor structures. It won't cause any damage and can be easily washed off. To clean it from surfaces, use a mild detergent and water to wash the product off as you would road grime. Clothing can be cleaned with hot water and laundry detergent.
SPLAT GM-O will not harm the paint on your vehicle or outdoor structures. It won't cause any damage and can be easily washed off. To clean it from surfaces, use a mild detergent and water to wash the product off as you would road grime. Clothing can be cleaned with hot water and laundry detergent.
SPLAT GM-O is not toxic to humans, other mammals, fish, birds, or honeybees. SPLAT GM-O is biodegradable and uses pheromones to disrupt the mating activities of the spongy moth. It is a non-lethal means of control.
SPLAT GM-O is formulated to specifically target the spongy moth. It will not impact the mating activities of other insects.
SPLAT GM-O will not harm the paint on your vehicle or outdoor structures. It won't cause any damage and can be easily washed off. To clean it from surfaces, use a mild detergent and water to wash the product off as you would road grime. Clothing can be cleaned with hot water and laundry detergent.
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Btk is a naturally, occurring bacterium that is found in the soil. The product is applied to the treetops where spongy moth caterpillars are feeding. When ingested, the bacterium is toxic to certain susceptible caterpillars like the spongy moth. Caterpillars stop feeding and die within a couple days.
Btk is a naturally, occurring bacterium that is found in the soil. The product is applied to the treetops where spongy moth caterpillars are feeding. When ingested, the bacterium is toxic to certain susceptible caterpillars like the spongy moth. Caterpillars stop feeding and die within a couple days.
