Aerial Operation to Wipe Out Painted Apple Moth ON Today –
Tuesday 30 September 2003.
The latest operation to wipe
out painted apple moth will get underway soon after first
light this morning – Tuesday 30 September,
2003.
Persistent wind and rain have lead to delays of
nearly two weeks for the current aerial treatment. Improved
weather conditions mean the operation can commence today and
should be completed in half a day.
Today’s operation will
be carried out across 5 small target areas covering a total
of less than 900 hectares. The public can visit
www.maf.govt.nz/paintedapplemoth to see a map of these
winter target areas and for general information about the
programme.
As it is the school holidays, the aircraft will
continue the treatment throughout the morning, without
stopping for children traveling to and from school and
eating their lunch. People can also listen to More FM
(91.8FM) or Newstalk ZB (1080AM) for status updates.
Up-to-date information is also available on freephone 0800
96 96 96.
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