Upcoming Phragmities Treatments along Saginaw Bay Shoreline Area

Press Release - For Immediate Release
Contact Person: Alicia Wallace | (989) 895-4195

BAY CITY, Mich., September 6, 2016 - Treatments to control dense infestations of the invasive weed Phragmites will be done between September 12, 2016 and October 31, 2016 along the Saginaw Bay shoreline in Arenac, Bay and Tuscola counties. Weather conditions favorable for the treatment will dictate the exact date and time of treatment. Aerial spray treatments will be done by Hamilton Helicopters, Inc. of Hamilton, Michigan; (616)291-5808.

The treatment areas are located along the Saginaw Bay near shore areas in Arenac, Bay and Tuscola counties in Michigan and the Property Owners in the spray areas have been notified. Phragmites treatment will be done with a mixture of the products Aqua Neat and Habitat which are aquatic formulations of the pesticides Glyphosate and Imazapyr. These are non-selective herbicides that can cause damage to any plant that they contact. People and pets should avoid contact with the treated areas until spray solution has dried (approximately 6 hours) to prevent transfer of the spray product onto desirable vegetation. Surface water in treatment areas should not be used for irrigation for at least 24 hours after treatment.

Maps of treatment areas and labels of the spray products to be used may be viewed online at: http://www.baycounty-mi.gov/EACD/ or at the Bay County Environmental Affairs and Community Development Department located on the 5th floor of the Bay County Building, 515 Center Ave., Bay City, Michigan 48708.

Any questions should be directed to Alicia Wallace, coordinator of the Bay County Gypsy Moth Suppression Program at 989-895-4195 or 989-895-4135.