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Category Archives: Gypsy Moth

Gypsy Moth Spraying Time

Posted on 05/17/2016 by Cal SkinnerMay 16, 2016
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A press release from the Village of Lakewood: Gypsy Moth Aerial Spraying Viable gypsy moth egg masses have been identified in two locations within the Village of Lakewood that cannot be reached using ground based treatment strategies. The Village will be conducting … Continue reading →

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Helicopter Wake-Up Call

Posted on 05/22/2015 by Cal SkinnerMay 22, 2015
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When I heard the helicopter flying over my Lakewood bedroom about 6 AM, I knew it was gypsy moth spraying time. At first I thought I’d try to go back to sleep, but the pilot was doing a quite thorough … Continue reading →

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Gypsy Moth Spraying Time

Posted on 05/20/2015 by Cal SkinnerMay 18, 2015
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Lakewood tells of its spraying plans.  The contractor waits for a calm day. Gypsy Moth Aerial Spraying Viable gypsy moth egg masses have been identified in two locations within the Village of Lakewood that cannot be reached using ground based treatment … Continue reading →

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Protecting Oaks in Lakewood

Posted on 05/29/2014 by Cal SkinnerMay 29, 2014
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Today the annual gypsy moth spraying took place in Lakewood. So far, there only two infestations that have been identified. … Continue reading →

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Gypsy Moth Spraying Time

Posted on 05/25/2014 by Cal SkinnerMay 23, 2014
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A press release from the Village of Lakewood: Gypsy Moth Aerial Spraying Viable gypsy moth egg masses have been found at two locations within the Village. The locations are near the intersection of Broadway and Cumberland Lane, and near the … Continue reading →

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Spraying for Gypsy Moths in Lakewood

Posted on 05/30/2013 by Cal SkinnerMay 30, 2013
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Over two weeks ago the gypsy moth spraying signs went up. And, we’ve had rain most of those days, making it impossible to spray. Today, while we were getting ready to put our boat in, a helicopter announced itself by … Continue reading →

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Gypsy Moth Spraying Time

Posted on 05/18/2013 by Cal SkinnerMay 15, 2013
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A press release from the Village of Lakewood: Aerial Spraying of Gypsy Moths in the Village of Lakewood Viable gypsy moth egg masses have been found at two locations within the Village. The locations are near the intersection of Broadway … Continue reading →

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Gypsy Moth Spraying Time at Hand, County Drops Service

Posted on 05/06/2011 by Cal SkinnerMay 5, 2011
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The McHenry County Board will not spray for gypsy moths this year resulting in a savings of $15,618.35. Public Information Officer Adam Lehmann provided this additional information: “The County determined to not fund spraying for gypsy moths this year due … Continue reading →

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Dive Bombing for Gypsy Moths

Posted on 05/28/2010 by Cal SkinnerMay 28, 2010
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People may have (unnecessarily) given up on their ash trees being destroyed by the Emerald Ash Borer, but local government is fighting back against gypsy moths. For the second time this week, a helicopter was spaying for gypsy moths over … Continue reading →

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Gypsy Moth Spraying Today in Crystal Lake Area

Posted on 06/04/2009 by Cal SkinnerJune 4, 2009
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It was flying so low over Lake Avenue while I was cutting the grass behind our day lilies that it almost spooked me. It was the helicopter spraying for gypsy moths. I decided it was time to go inside and … Continue reading →

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Not Gypsy Moth Caterpillars at Hollows

Posted on 06/03/2008 by Cal SkinnerJune 3, 2008
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I sent the photo of the caterpillars that the Pack 158 Cub Scouts were collecting at the Hollows this past weekend and got back good news from the McHenry County Conservation District. They are not gypsy moths. Here is the … Continue reading →

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Not Gypsy Moth Caterpillars at Hollows

Posted on 06/02/2008 by Cal SkinnerJune 2, 2008
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I sent the photo of the caterpillars that the Pack 158 Cub Scouts were collecting at the Hollows this past weekend and got back good news from the McHenry County Conservation District. They are not gypsy moths. Here is the … Continue reading →

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Spraying Crystal Lake

Posted on 05/29/2008 by Cal SkinnerMay 29, 2008
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If you have been in Crystal Lake, you may have seen signs warning that gypsy moth spraying would be taking place this week. It certainly was too windy on Tuesday. While still windy, it apparently was calm enough for sparying. … Continue reading →

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Spraying Crystal Lake

Posted on 05/28/2008 by Cal SkinnerMay 28, 2008
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If you have been in Crystal Lake, you may have seen signs warning that gypsy moth spraying would be taking place this week. It certainly was too windy on Tuesday. While still windy, it apparently was calm enough for sparying. … Continue reading →

Posted in First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake, Gypsy Moth, Helicopter, Spraying | Leave a reply
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