City Of Cheyenne: Urban Forestry To Spray Spruce Trees In City Parks And Properties

Cheyenne WY

18 April, 2022

12:45 PM

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Press release from the City of Cheyenne: April 15, 2022 CHEYENNE – Crews from the City of Cheyenne Urban Forestry Division will begin spraying spruce trees on Tuesday, April 19th to prevent ips beetle infestation at several City parks and City-owned properties. Spruce trees will be treated on calm days to minimize drift. Crews will need to spray the entire trunk and larger branches with an insecticide. Residents are asked to stay away from spraying crews and avoid parking vehicles adjacent to trees being sprayed. Crews may have to close off parking spaces and sidewalks to give themselves adequate space to work. If you have questions about the spraying operations or to learn more about spruce ips beetle, contact Urban Forestry at 637-6428. This press release was produced by the City of Cheyenne. The views expressed here are the author's own.