Date set for final gypsy moth aerial spray in Oakville woodlands: Friday, June 4, 2021

The Town of Oakville’s forestry section expects weather conditions will be favourable on Friday, June 4 to administer the second and final aerial spray to control gypsy moth infestation in town woodlands.

The town will use low-flying helicopter to once again spray 15 town woodlands with a safe biopesticide to help protect our urban tree canopy from gypsy moth infestation.

Additional ground spraying may occur at the same time to target town trees adjacent to woodlands that have been identified as high-risk for gypsy moth presence.

The first spray was successfully completed on May 27. A second spray is necessary within 7-10 days of the first.

Friday, June 4, 2021, 5–8 a.m.

Since the aerial spray is dependent on favourable weather conditions, the date of the spray may change.

In the event of a date change or cancellation, up-to-date notification will be posted on our Gypsy Moth page and on the town’s Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Review the spray area map.

During the spray, woodland trails will be closed temporarily and reopen later the same day. There may be temporary traffic delays near the spray areas, expected to last less than five minutes, between 5 and 8 a.m.

There are no special requirements for residents near the spray areas.

For more information on the gypsy moth aerial spray program, visit the Gypsy Moth page.