‘Moth-up’ operations from the air against an evasive critter continue this Friday.
The second round of aerial spraying to combat invasive gypsy moths from lands around Elk Lake and Bear Hill Regional Park will occur Friday, May 26, between sunrise around 5:10 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., weather permitting, the province announced Wednesday morning.
Poor weather or wind may cause treatments to be postponed with little advance notice, the provincial goverment said in a release. Up-to-date information is available at 1 866 917-5999 and online at www.gov.bc.ca/gypsymoth
People who wish to minimize their exposure should remain indoors with their windows and doors closed during the spraying and for at least 30 minutes after. Pets and livestock that may be frightened by the aircraft should be brought indoors. Items not to be sprayed should be covered or moved indoors.
Multilingual health information is available by calling the BC Nurseline at 811 and chief medical health officer Dr. Richard Stanwick discusses Gypsy Moth spray treatment programs at https://youtu.be/FzTSmsxkJtc.