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roots and the electrical resistance of stems can help to evaluate the relative vigor of individual trees.
At present, forest managers must base control decisions on relatively subjective evaluations of recent population trends, defoliation history, stand susceptibility, stand vulnerability and economic considerations. Chemical control of the gypsy moth can be very effective in the short run, but susceptible trees commonly become reinfested again after a few years.
For more information contact one of the following agencies:
Virginia Department of Forestry, 948-5341
Rappahannock Extension Office, 675-3619
Madison Extension Office, 9486881
Mr. Kline is the Virginia Department of Forestry’s Area Forester for Rappahannock and Madison Counties. Residents with forestry-related questions can contact him through Department of Forestry, P.O. Box 1U8, Madison, VA 22727, or by calling (70S) 9U8-53U1.
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