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acres will be treated with Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt); Big Meadows campground —46 acres with Bt; South River picnic area - 43 acres with Bt. Total aerial treatment with both pesticides combined equals 723 acres.
Reduction of Artificial Spread: The allowable length of stay in campgrounds may be reduced from 14 days to 2 days during critical time-periods to reduce the risk of gypsy moth life stages being carried by campers to uninfested areas. Campers will be required to inspect their equipment and vehicles prior to departure. All gypsy moth egg masses located will be removed.
Population Monitoring: Gypsy moth population levels will be monitored each year. This information will be used to evaluate potential resource impacts and to determine what control actions will be needed.
Habitat Management: Whenever possible, the developed zones in the park will be managed to reduce the preference of these areas as gypsy moth habitat. This may include the reduction of the total number of trees, their distribution in these zones, or the removal of preferred food trees and subsequent replacement with tree species that caterpillars will not feed on.
In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the public is invited to comment on the park’s gypsy moth management proposals. Written comments should be sent to: Superintendent, Shenandoah National Park, Route 4, Box 348, Luray, Va. 22835. Letters must be received in the park prior to March 4, in order to be considered in the decision-making process.
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