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cost-sharing spray program is available to interested localities. The costs are split three ways with federal, state and local governments. Applications for next year's program, which must include an eggmass count of the affected area, must be filed by November 1.)
After rough calculations arrived at an approximate cost of $500, there was some question as to whether town funds should be appropriated for the project. “If the Washington Business Council will come up with $250,” Mr. Wickens said, “I will come up with the other half.”
Questions were raised about whether the spraying should be done with Bacillus thwringienis (Bt), a biological control with an effectiveness of approximately 70 percent, or with Dimilin, a chemical growth regulator which interferes with the development of the caterpillar’s exo-skeleton. Dimilin will achieve a 90 to 95 percent mortality rate.
The consensus of council was that the spraying should be done with the most effective control. The question of permission of property-owners to spray was referred to John McCarthy, who is serving as the chairman of the county’s gypsy moth committee and de facto gypsy moth coordinator at this point.
Mrs. Willis objected to the council approving the town’s participation in the spraying while questions remain about its effectiveness and safety. “I don’t know enough about it,” she said.
Over Mrs. Willis’ objection, council approved a resolution consenting to the town’s participation in the spraying program, and authorizing the expenditure of town funds for it, as long as the spraying is done with the most effective chemical. The vote was 5-1, with Mrs. Willis opposed.
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