Regional Public Information Sessions - Brown Tail Moth Caterpillars

In August, officials from Cumberland, Falmouth, Yarmouth, Freeport, Brunswick, Cumberland County, and Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) met to discuss the possibility of a regional approach to combating brown tail moths. These communities have worked together to schedule Regional Public Information Sessions on the following dates:

• Wednesday, October 17th at 6-7:15pm (Falmouth Elementary School Cafeteria, 58 Woodville Road)
   
• Monday, October 29th at 6-7:15pm (Freeport Town Hall - Council Chambers, 30 Main Street)

These sessions will cover the identification of browntail moth caterpillars and overwintering webs, precautions residents in affected areas should take, pros & cons of various chemical applications, and a question & answer period. These sessions are open to ALL residents of communities affected by the browntail moth caterpillar.

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