Frequently Asked Question

Opting out of spraying is not an option at this time, though we are investigating to see if it might be in the future.

Spraying by helicopter is the only cost-effective means of covering Gold Key property, and Pike County also believes it is the most effective. The grant of $10,000 from Pike County that Gold Key is hoping to obtain stipulates that spraying must be done only by helicopter (i.e, not by drone or by hand).  Precise spraying to avoid specific lots while covering all others is likely not possible by helicopter, though we are discussing this with the applicator, and will provide an update if so.

If you have specific concerns about the spraying, you may wish to read though the frequently asked questions in the knowledgebase on this site, the Frequently Asked Questions about Spongy Moth Spraying on the community website, or the article from the March Digital Magazine going over the reasons for spraying, which is also on the community website (and which was sent via email to all members in early March).