Treatment of an Infestation of Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) in Santa Barbara County
Summary
SCH Number
2008058010
Public Agency
Department of Food and Agriculture
(CDFA)
Document Title
Treatment of an Infestation of Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) in Santa Barbara County
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/1/2008
Document Description
A biological control technique, called mating disruption, will be used to eradicate the LBAM in Carpinteria. The technique requires the deployment of pheromone-infused "twist ties" by ground. The twist ties are placed on trees, shrubs and objects such as fench posts in infested areas. The twist tie dispensers contain an odorless, synthetic insect pheromone (sexual attractant) that confuses 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 eradicated from the area. Twist tie applications target teh adult male moth and preclude pesticide spraying, unless immature (larval) life stages are detected.
Contact Information
Name
Jim Rains
Agency Name
Department of Food and Agriculture
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Carpinteria
Counties
Santa Barbara
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
15269(b)(c); 21080(b)(4)
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt because it consists of specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency.
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