Chungnam, Cheonan and 5 Other Cities and Counties Aerially Spray Chestnut Tree Pests

[Asia Economy (Hongseong) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] Chungnam Province announced on the 11th that it will conduct aerial pest control over 6,367 hectares of chestnut trees in five cities and counties, including Cheonan.

The aerial pest control is scheduled to coincide with the period in July when the peach twig borer, a pest of chestnut trees, matures into an adult and damages chestnut fruits.

The target areas include Cheonan 133.7 hectares, Gongju 3,025.7 hectares, Buyeo 3,103.6 hectares, Seocheon 76.8 hectares, and Yesan 27.6 hectares. A total of 29 helicopters from the Korea Forest Service will be deployed for the aerial pest control.

The province shared preventive measures with related departments before and after pesticide spraying to avoid damage to beekeepers and provided prior notice to the respective cities and counties.

Entry into the pest control areas will be prohibited, and residents and stakeholders living within 2 km of the aerial pest control sites will be informed through broadcasts, newspapers, village loudspeakers, banners, and mobile phone messages.

A provincial official stated, “The aerial pest control is conducted to alleviate labor shortages in forestry households and help improve forestry income,” adding, “We will do our best to ensure safe and efficient aerial pest control.”

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