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State cancels spongy moth aerial treatment; Coon Rapids staff explores limited local options
Summary
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture canceled planned spongy moth treatment for Coon Rapids due to federal funding delays. City staff said contracting privately would be difficult on short notice but will explore options and communicate with residents about monitoring, quarantine guidance and possible treatment next year.
City staff told the Coon Rapids City Council on April 15 that the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) canceled the planned spongy moth aerial treatment because federal funding was delayed. The MDA notified local officials that it was unable to conduct the application in the current window and instead will monitor the area and consider treatment next year.
Council member Butler asked whether the city could contract with an applicator to carry out treatment this year. City staff (Samuel) said the lead time for an…
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