Treatment for Light Brown Apple Moth Monterey/Seaside Area
Summary
SCH Number
2007088255
Public Agency
Department of Food and Agriculture
(CDFA)
Document Title
Treatment for Light Brown Apple Moth Monterey/Seaside Area
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/20/2007
Document Description
The treatment will consist of the following: Aerial applications with a synthetic insect pheromone will be applied throughout the eradication area. The pheromone confuses the male moths, impairing their ability to find mates. Once the breeding cycle of the moth is broken, the light brown apple moth population is reduced and ultimately may be eradicated from the area. For monitoring, traps baited with the LBAM pheromone lure will also be placed in the treatment area at the density of 5 traps per square mile where LBAM has been detected. All monitoring traps will be serviced on a regular schedule for a period of time equal to 3 generations beyond the date of the last LBAM detection. The project will benefit the community and agricultural producers in the area.
Contact Information
Name
Jim Rains
Agency Name
Department of Food and Agriculture
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Monterey, Seaside
Counties
Monterey
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Cat. Ex. 15308
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt because it consists of specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency. The project is also exempt because it consists of actions taken by a regulatory agency, as authorized by state statute, to assure the maintenance or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for the protection of the environment.
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