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      • Removal Guide
    • Links For More Information
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    • Permit Application
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      • Silt Fence
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    • Qualified Forest Program
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CLARE CO SPONGY (GYPSY) MOTH
​SUPPRESSION PROGRAM

2024 spring spray treatment has been completed. 

2024 fall survey TBD.

The gypsy moth is a serious pest of forests, shade trees, fruit trees and ornamental in the northeastern United States. These insects prefers 150 host trees and shrubs but they can feed on more than 300 species.  They were brought to the U.S. from Europe in the 1860’s to cross breed with the silkworm to improve silk production by E. Leopold Trouvelot. Populations were first discovered in 1869 in Massachusetts where some of the insects escaped captivity and  became established in the surrounding forest. As the pests spread, programs were developed to try and suppress the growing gypsy moth population.

The Clare Conservation District began administering the Clare County Gypsy Moth Suppression Program on September 1, 2010. The most recent millage is in effect from 2020-2025. The District and Clare County has partnered to monitor and deliver services for county residents. Please take the opportunity to explore our website to learn more about the Gypsy Moth, the program and efforts to suppress this invasive pest and how you can help.  

​Please contact Toni Maize, Spongy Moth Coordinator, if you have any questions.

Thanks to the residents of Clare county for your help and support of this  program.
District Information
Clare Conservation District 
225 W. Main Street   PO Box 356
​Harrison Michigan 48625

​Telephone: 989-539-6401


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 ​OFFICE HOURS
Located in the Clare County Courthouse open Monday-Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
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The Conservation District is a field office. Call to verify someone will be in the office.



​OFFICE STAFF
  Christiane Rathke
​District Administrator/Soil Erosion Agent

[email protected]
[email protected] (SESC)
​
Toni Maize
Spongy (Gypsy) Moth Coordinator
[email protected]​​


Mike Dittenber
​ District Forester
​[email protected]

Brandi Mitchell
MAEAP Technician
[email protected]


Monthly Board Meeting 
Harrison Public Library
3rd Tuesday of every month @ 6:30pm 
Any change to this schedule will be posted on this website



Board of Directors
​Vacant- Chair
Matt Todd-Secretary
​Benjamin Brown-Treasurer
Tonya Roe-Director
​Clay Mcilrath-Director