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continued from p.1 Bronte to be point of education on Asian long-horned beetle in Oakville is a gypsy moth eggs survey -- completed in the fall and winter after the insects have laid their larvae. The survey is used to help forecast population levels for the following year. And while the gypsy moth population is low to moderate this year, the larvae remain a concern because of their tendency to feed on oak leaves. The Town estimates during its larval stage, one gypsy moth can consume an average of one square-metre of foliage. In addition to the Town's strategies, the CFIA has created an ALBH simulation site in Bronte's Berta Point Park at the corner of Lakeshore Road and West River Street. A willow tree has been marked to show the damage created by the ALBH, and in coming weeks, a sign will be erected to educate residents and Town staff to help in identifying the insect's presence. "Early detection in dealing with any invasive insects is the most important step," Hashemi said. "We are most aggressive because we believe in planning ahead and then acting upon the plan, rather than going without information and doing things without thinking about what we are doing." For information on the Town's invasive species program, visit www.oakville.ca, or email canopyclub@oakville.ca. 3 | Wednesday, August 6, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com "The early detection, when you find an insect in the earliest stage, saves you tens of thousands of dollars, if not millions, because you can contain, you can eliminate and that is what we are trying to achieve," said Jalil Hashemi, supervisor of forest protection at the Town. The ALBH is known to inhabit and damage broadleaf trees such as maple, birch, elm, poplar and willow. The installation of ALBH traps is part of the Town's broader urban forest monitoring program that includes a bi-annual survey of gypsy moth larvae, and a continued focus on combating the pesky emerald ash borer (EAB). The Town started hanging green prism traps in 2010 in municipally-owned trees to monitor EAB infestation levels and prioritize the implementation of its "aggressive" management program. Currently, there are 80 prisms coated in a sticky material to trap the EAB. Both the EAB and ALHB traps are checked every few weeks by the Town's consultant, BioForest Technologies Inc. The Town spent approximately $2.6 million last year on the treatment and removal of ash trees, as well as community awareness. Currently, approximately 75 per cent of ash trees are treated with a bio-insecticide known as TreeAzin. Hashemi said one objective of EAB monitoring is to determine the effectiveness of the long-term program in fending off infestation. "We want to see the boundaries and the population changes over time due to our efforts of treating and removal," he said. "We want to know how our program, the way we are spending money to preserve canopy cover, how this is going to be translated to the bug population in different areas of the town." The other monitoring project being conducted | submitted photo Above, a trap that will be used to monitor local activity of the Asian long-horned beetle. Below, the beetle. Thank you Oakville for nominating us under the category of Best Financial Planner | photo courtesy Toronto Star inside today's Editorial Sports Beaver www.insideHALTON.com Real Estate City Parent Lowes Canada National Sports Staples Listen Up Canada Peter Watson MBA, CFP, R.F.P., CIM, FCSI Certified Financial Planner Since 1991 6 11 Artscene Classified 10 12 *All flyers not necessarily delivered to all homes For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com 220 Randall Street · Downtown Oakville Phone: 905.842.2100 www.peterwatsoninvestments.com Don't Compromise on Driver Training upComing Courses August 19, 20, 21, 22 4 days 9:30 am to 3:30 pm August 25, 26, 27, 28 4 Days 9:30 am to 3:30 pm september 13, 14, 20, 21 2 weekends 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Located in Downtown Oakville for over 25 years! www.drivewiseoakville.com 905-845-7200