Plant Industry - Plant Protection Section
Entomological Services - Gypsy Moth Program
2013 Proposed Gypsy Moth treatments

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services proposes to treat six blocks with either a single application of Mating Disruption or a double application of Btk.  Block descriptions may be found below.  Click on the block name to view a map of the proposed block.

As part of the Environmental Assessment process, North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services will hold a series of evening meetings to solicit comment regarding the proposed treatment plans from the general public.  Information about the public meetings may be obtained by phone at (919) 707-3730.

Carova 
This 514 acre proposed aerial treatment block in Currituck County is located in the northern portion of the town of Carova. The block’s northern boundary is the NC/VA State Line. The southern boundary is approximately one mile south of the state line. The east side runs parallel to the Atlantic Ocean. There are approximately 100 houses in the block. Most of the lots have not been developed. Sandy paths with intertidal dunes run throughout the eastern side. Wild horses roam freely here. The predominant tree species are live oak and pine. Persimmon, wax myrtle, sweet gum, willow, and blueberry are also found present. Numerous viable egg masses have been found here. This block is proposed to receive one application of mating disruption.

Inez
This proposed 1,285 acre treatment block in Warren County is located approximately ten miles southeast of Warrenton, NC. Approximately 10 houses and rental properties are located in this block. The block is primarily rural, dominated by large expanses of uninhabited woodlands. Fishing Creek runs through the center of this block, with several tributaries and small ponds as well. Along Fishing Creek, bottomland hardwood forest predominates, represented by river birch, sycamore, willow, and sweetgum.  The remainder of the block is pine plantations and mixed pine-hardwood forest.  Embro Gamelands represents about one-third of the landownership. This block is proposed to receive two applications of Btk.

NW Eden
This proposed 466 acre aerial treatment block in Rockingham County is shaped in a rough square that is bordered on 3 sides by Beck Road, Garrett Road, and Rhodes Road, with the dead end of Beeson Road South running to its center. Approximately 41 houses, small businesses, farms, and rental properties are in this block.  The landscape is rolling and primarily rural, with some population clusters and farmland mixed in with extensive wooded areas.  Various tree species are present, including oak, hickory, Virginia pine, sweetgum, sycamore, cedar, willow, birch, and many others. Little Matrimony Creek runs through the center of this block, joined by Poplar Creek on the eastern edge of the block. Some smaller tributaries and farm ponds are also located within this block.  No known aerial obstructions stand in or near this block.  This block is proposed to receive 2 applications of Btk.

Ringgold
This proposed 1,198 acre aerial treatment block is located in north-central Caswell County, about five miles north of Yanceyville. Approximately 38 houses, small businesses, farms, and rental properties are in this block. The landscape is rolling and primarily rural, with some population clusters and farmland mixed in with extensive wooded areas.  Various tree species are present, including oak, hickory, Virginia pine, sweetgum, sycamore, cedar, willow, birch, and many others. Moon Creek, joined by several small tributaries, runs through the center of this block, and some farm ponds are also located within this block.  No known aerial obstructions stand in or near this block.  This block is proposed to receive 1 application of Mating Disruption.

Ruffin
This proposed 422 acre aerial treatment block in Rockingham County lies just west of Mayfield Road, south of its intersection with Guerrant Springs Road, just north of US Highway 29, and a few miles south of the North Carolina – Virginia border.  There are no occupied dwellings in this block.  The landscape is rolling and primarily rural, with scattered residences and farmland mixed in with extensive wooded areas.  Variious tree species are present, including oak, hickory, Virginia pine, sweetgum, sycamore, cedar, willow, birch, and many others.  Wolf Island Creek runs through the center of the block, as well as some smaller tributaries and farm ponds.  No known aerial obstructions stand in or near this block.  This block is proposed to receive 2 applications of Btk.

Satterwhite
This proposed 922 acre aerial treatment block in north-central Granville County is located approximately 15 miles from Stovall, NC.  There are approximately 50-60 houses and multiple outbuildings in the block. A swine operation is located in the north central part of the block. The block is primarily rural, dominated by large expanses of uninhabited woodlands, but also contains some farm fields in cultivation. Grassy Creek runs through the block from west to east and connects to Mountain Creek which travels from the eastern edge of the block to the southern end of the block. There are also small ponds and lagoons located in the block, as well. Along both Grassy Creek and Mountain Creek, bottomland hardwood forest predominates with river birch, sycamore, oak and sweetgum This block is proposed to receive two applications of Btk.