Regional Public Information Session: Browntail Moth Caterpillars - Falmouth

Division / Program: Forest Service, Animal and Plant Health

Date: October 17, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Location: Falmouth Elementary School, Cafeteria, 58 Woodville Rd, Falmouth
Event Type: Workshop/Training

This session is open to all residents of communities affected by the browntail moth caterpillar

Topics to be covered:

  • Identification of browntail moth caterpillars and overwintering webs
  • Precautions residents in affected areas should take
  • Pros & cons of various chemical applications
  • Question and Answer period

Presenters:

  • Allison Kanoti, Acting State Entomologist, Maine Forest Service, Forest Health and Monitoring, DACF
  • Mike Hughes, President of Maine Arborists Association, ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist, ISA Board-Certified Master Arborist, Licensed Applicator since 1988.
  • Marty Folsom, Senior Consulting Arborist, CTSP, MCL Lucas Tree Experts