Toronto has announced a window of dates during there will be aerial spraying to combat the Gypsy Moth infestation. This defoliating insect is considered a major pest and its appearance in strength this Spring has caused concern. As reported in a previous post, Moore Park is a critical concern and will be sprayed. The dates provided are not area-specific. Residents of Moore Park may expect morning spraying between Friday May 21 and Tuesday June 11, 2013. The caterpillar, or larvae stage of the insect, eats the leaves of trees, making the trees more susceptible to disease and damage from other insects or weather related factors. The insecticide does not affect adult moths and butterflies, other insects, honeybees, fish, birds or mammals. It kills young caterpillars that are present at the time of spray. Spraying will take place between 5 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. This list shows where spraying will occur during the date provided by the City today.
- Princess Margaret Boulevard and Kipling Avenue
- Thorncrest Road
- The Kingsway and Edenbridge Drive
- Valecrest Road and North Drive
- Herne Hill
- Royal York Road and The Kingsway
- Moore Park
- Tam O’Shanter Golf Course
- Humber Valley Golf Course
- Cherry Beach Park
- Toronto Island Park
