Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Urban forestry reports California oakworm activity concentrated in north side; treatments ongoing
Summary
City urban forestry staff say the California oakworm is defoliating primarily northern neighborhoods; crews have treated about 114 trees since July 1 and are monitoring, applying foliar sprays selectively and recommending manual removal for small infestations.
Alejandro Gonzalez, urban forest technician with the Parks and Recreation Department, updated the commission on an outbreak of California oakworm caterpillars that have been defoliating oak species in parts of the city.
“The oakworm is actually a native moth species…they come primarily and feed on oak trees throughout the city,” Gonzalez said, describing the caterpillar stage, the moth life cycle and the typical signs of infestation.
Gonzalez…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
