Walter Reins writes:

I have done much more research into the injection system [for gypsy moth abatement] I told you about, and have discovered more positive data supporting its efficacy. I will be able to offer NON-SPRAY treatments for gypsy moth, emerald ash borer, webworm, birch borer and birch leafminers, jap. beetles, etc, and also iron injections for chlorotic trees like pin oaks. These treatments will be made in a completely closed system; no spraying and no soil injection, which means no chemical in the environment, ever. Some of the chemicals even break down into beneficial nutrients like phosphorus and sulfur after they have taken care of the target pest. I am very excited to be able to offer this to my clients.

 

Walter Reins

614-778-4949

www.reinstreetlandscapes.com

Jeff Frontz (coordinator of the website for smart spraying for West Nile mosquitoes) writes:

A  decision was handed down a few days ago from the US 6th Circuit Court of Appeals (Ohio is in the 6th Circuit).  The gist is that if you’re going to apply pesticides near a waterway, a Federal NPDES permit is needed.

This article has info about it in layperson’s terms:

http://enviro.blr.com/news.aspx?id=99129