New Pest Response Guidelines - aphis - US Department of Agriculture

Cultural Control
Pest population is confined to a small area
Detection occurs soon after the introduction
Pest population density is low
Control Procedures
If an infestation of Dendrolimus moths is discovered that meets the above
named conditions, eradication will be attempted. Measures will include but
may not be limited to removal and destruction of all infested plant material,
removal of host material within 2 miles (3.2 km) of the find, and treatment of
the soil and surrounding vegetation with an approved pesticide after removal
of the infested plants.
Sanitation
When visiting fields to conduct surveys or take samples, everyone (including
regulatory officials) must take strict measures to prevent contamination by
Dendrolimus moths between properties during inspections. Before entering a
new property make certain that footwear and clothing are clean and free of soil
and bugs to avoid moving moths from one property to another.
Carry out sanitation in forests, nurseries, gardens, landscapes, fields, and other
establishments where hosts are present within the core and buffer areas.
Depending on the circumstances and equipment available, use the following
techniques:
Clean cultivation
Burning of host plants
Field sanitation
Rely on a combination of cultural and biological control methods in
nonemergency situations. Cultural control may be subject to obtaining
environmental documentation under the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Check with the program
manager to make sure such documentation is in order.
12/2012-01 Dendrolimus Pine Moths 6-3