Ventura County Grand Jury • 1995-1996

Parkway Tree Worm Infestation

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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings

F1
Several cork oak trees on the block were found to be heavily infested with the California oak moth larvae (animophylus).
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Photographic evidence was provided by the complainants which revealed infestation of their front lawns, porch areas and house interiors by the oak moth larvae.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
It was discovered that the residents long ago abandoned parking their vehicles on the street in the vicinity of the infested trees in order to avoid damage to the paint.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Pedestrians walking on the sidewalks often experienced worms attached to their hair and clothing.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Although the City had sprayed the trees periodically with Dipel, an environmentally approved bacterium spray, this proved to be a temporary measure at best and often lost effectiveness within a few days. For maximum effectiveness, spraying can only be conducted during critical times each year.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Some oak trees on the block have been removed and replaced with another species. However, it was not determined if this was due to worm damage.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Most of the trees on the block appear to be heavily diseased.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
The City of Ventura Parks Department report that they have made significant changes to more effectively respond to citizen complaints and inquiries.
No recommendations for this finding