Whats the scoop on MEDEPs General Permit for Aquatic Pesticides for the Control of Mosquito-Borne diseases?
. As noted above, some natural habitats may at times offer potential breeding conditions for mosquitoes that carry WNV and EEE. To address this, in September 2005, MEDEP issued a General Permit (GP) for aquatic pesticide discharges for the control of mosquito-borne diseases in certain waters of the State. In October 2007, the GP was expanded and now includes waters of Classes AA, A, B, C, SA, SB, SC, and waters having drainage areas of less than ten square miles, that constitute breeding habitat for mosquito species known to be potential disease vectors. To be covered by the GP, the treatment must be part of a specific management plan coordinated with other entities, such as a neighborhood association, municipality, etc., with a targeted approach toward treatment and habitat characterizations. Coverage requires identification of a significant need to control the target species and information addressing why pesticide treatments are the most effective means.
. As noted above, some natural habitats may at times offer potential breeding conditions for mosquitoes that carry WNV and EEE. To address this, in September 2005, MEDEP issued a General Permit (GP) for aquatic pesticide discharges for the control of mosquito-borne diseases in waters of Classes B, C, SB, and SC that constitute breeding habitat for mosquito species known to be potential disease vectors. All waters in Maine are classified and MEDEP can provide further information on the classification system and the classes of specific waters. The GP provides for treatments using all formulations of Bti and Bs. To be covered by the GP, the treatment must be part of a specific management plan coordinated with other entities, such as a neighborhood association, municipality, etc., with a targeted approach toward treatment and habitat characterizations.
A. As noted above, some natural habitats may at times offer potential breeding conditions for mosquitoes that carry WNV and EEE. To address this, in September 2005, MEDEP issued a General Permit (GP) for aquatic pesticide discharges for the control of mosquito-borne diseases in waters of Classes B, C, SB, and SC that constitute breeding habitat for mosquito species known to be potential disease vectors. All waters in Maine are classified and MEDEP can provide further information on the classification system and the classes of specific waters. The GP provides for treatments using all formulations of Bti and Bs. To be covered by the GP, the treatment must be part of a specific management plan coordinated with other entities, such as a neighborhood association, municipality, etc., with a targeted approach toward treatment and habitat characterizations. Coverage requires identification of a significant need to control the target species and information addressing why pesticide treatments a
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