How do I request spraying or apply to a Suppression Program to be sprayed if I live outside the county?
The Roscommon County Suppression Program is funded by a county-wide millage assessment on all Roscommon County property taxes. Each fall a team of gypsy moth survey personnel check private land for infestation.

If you live out-side Roscommon County’s border, contact your local county, township or municipality. Give a detailed description of where you are located and let them know about the gypsy moth infestation you are experiencing. Contact your county clerk to register your concern. Clerks are not gypsy moth specialists; however, residents typically bring their concerns to their county government through their county clerk.You may also wish to contact your local government to express interest in participating in a suppression program. Local interest is essential because a suppression program is paid for by the people it serves, so many counties will not participate without interest and involvement.

Note: Suppression Program sprays occur in May or as late as early June of each year. The areas to be sprayed are determined in September, October, and November of the previous year. Therefore, county, township and municipality suppression programs need to receive requests as early as possible.

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1. Why does Roscommon County spray?
2. What biological insecticide is used?
3. Was my property chosen for spraying this year?
4. When are spray blocks treated?
5. Will the trees in my yard or woodlot die once the leaves are completely chewed off by the gypsy moth?
6. Why is there a Suppression Spray Program?
7. How do I request spraying or apply to a Suppression Program to be sprayed if I live outside the county?