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PAM Winter Aerial Operation Now Over – 26 August

Tuesday 26 August 2003

Current Targeted Winter Aerial Operation Now Over – Tuesday 26 August 2003

The current targeted winter aerial operation, against the painted apple moth, is now OVER.

Today's (Tuesday 26 August) aerial operation, in the 5 small winter target areas, started at 7am and was completed shortly after 10.30am this morning. In total an area of just under 900 hectares was treated.

Weather permitting, the next planned date for a targeted winter aerial operation is Tuesday 16 September 2003.

For general enquiries about the programme the public can free phone 0800 96 96 96. People can also visit http://www.maf.govt.nz/painted-apple-moth to view a map of the winter target areas and for information about the eradication programme.

ENDS

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