Suncheon-si to Conduct Aerial Pest Control for Chestnut Trees Starting from the 27th

Use of Eco-Friendly Pesticides Contributes to Income Increase for Chestnut Farmers

[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Heo Seok) announced on the 20th that from the 27th to the 30th, aerial spraying using eco-friendly pesticides will be conducted over 620 hectares of chestnut cultivation areas in 9 eup and myeon regions.

This aerial spraying, supported by a helicopter from the Korea Forest Service, aims to eliminate the peach twig borer, a chestnut tree pest, before it lays eggs, thereby increasing chestnut production and quality to boost farmers' income.

The aerial spraying schedule is planned as follows: on the 27th in Nagan-myeon; on the 28th in Nagan-myeon, Byeollyang-myeon, Sangsa-myeon, Seungju-eup, and Songgwang-myeon; on the 29th in Songgwang-myeon (I-eup, Jangan), Juam-myeon, Woldeung-myeon, and Hwangjeon-myeon (Juknae, Wolsan, Hwanghak); and on the 30th in Hwangjeon-myeon (Geumpyeong, Seonbyeon, Mojeon, etc.). The schedule may change depending on weather conditions such as rain and helicopter availability.

During the aerial spraying period, grazing of livestock, mountain entry, and wild vegetable harvesting are prohibited within 2 km of the spraying areas. Special attention must be paid to damage prevention measures for beekeeping, sericulture, and fish farms.

A city official stated, “This aerial spraying is expected to greatly contribute to reducing labor and increasing income for chestnut farmers who face many difficulties due to aging.” He added, “Beekeeping and livestock farmers should prepare to prevent damage from the aerial spraying, and residents concerned about potential damage are advised to frequently check the spraying schedule with the city’s forestry department and the relevant eup and myeon offices.”

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