UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Elm tree spraying will be conducted from the ground at 9 p.m. today (May 15), and continue until 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, weather permitting, on the University Park campus. Spraying also will be conducted by helicopter 5-7 a.m. May 16.
The Office of Physical Plant conducts spraying each summer in an effort to slow the spread of both Dutch elm disease and Elm yellows, and to protect the remaining iconic elms on the University Park campus. OPP thanks the campus community for understanding the need and cooperating with this important program aimed at preserving the campus’ elm trees.
If you have any questions, please contact Susan Bedsworth in Penn State’s Office of Physical Plant at sjb5001@psu.edu or 814-863-9620.