LDD Moth

Areas of Markham are experiencing LDD Moth infestation. This motion is asking staff to review and report back all options to control the infestation and manage future years of this cycle. We had a good discussion about the issue and staff will be coming back in about 7-10 days with a further update on any and all options on what can be done and what we can do proactively to help mitigate going forward, as this could be a 1-4 year cycle and we could be in year 2 of the cycle.

We have estimated approximately 18,000 trees are at risk of defoliation. City staff will be tracking defoliation levels in order to fully understand the hotspot locations. City staff have removed egg masses from over 6000 trees earlier in the year to help control the infestation. Residents are encouraged to monitor their trees. If you have an infested tree, using a burlap banding trap will allow you to catch and destroy the caterpillars.

For more details, please check the City website at:
www.markham.ca/trees
Video – LDD City of Markham Burlap Banding Traps

• moved by Councillor Karen Rea

LDD Moth-Motion – (click here to see motion)