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Cankerworm Spraying and Washing Your Cars

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March 17th 2008 Report Reply

Cankerworm Spraying and Washing Your Cars

 The question came up at this months meeting if residents could wash their cars after the upcoming aerial spray.   The reason for the question came from one of the Q and A's from the Charlotte Meck. web site on the spraying.    Upcoming details on how this will work will be forthcoming from the city. 

  • Will the spray affect my car's paint? Over the many years of use of Bt in aerial spraying, there have been no documented cases of harm to automotive paints.
  • Should I wash my car after the spray? The carrier for Bt is similar to tree sap. The sooner you wash your car after the aerial spray, the easier it will be to get off of the paint.

    Mr. Doss - thank you for your question.  After the cankerworm spraying has been completed, we will allow citizens to wash their cars for a limited period.  We are currently finalizing the details of this and will include this information on the City's website and in further distribution of information regarding the upcoming spraying.  Please let me know if you have any additional questions or if you need any additional information.  

    Denise D. Foreman
    Assistant Director
    Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities
    704-391-5094

    Learn about water conservation at www.saveyourwater.org

    • March 18th 2008 Report Reply

    Local news reports that the spraying will begin on 4/11/08.  waxn 64

    WBTV Reported last week that the period for washing cars will be the week of the spray and immediately after the spray.

    The Q & A on the Canker Worm Spraying has now been updated on the Charlotte Mecklenburg Web site to read

  • Will the spray affect my car's paint? Over the many years of use of Bt in aerial spraying, there have been no documented cases of harm to automotive paints.
  • Should I wash my car after the spray? The carrier for Bt is similar to tree sap. The sooner you wash your car after the aerial spray, the easier it will be to get off of the paint. In response to requests to clean off residue from the cankerworm spraying program, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities will temporarily suspend the water use restriction on residential car-washing for seven days following the spraying.
    • March 24th 2008 Report Reply
  • Will the spray affect my car's paint? Over the many years of use of Bt in aerial spraying, there have been no documented cases of harm to automotive paints.
  • Should I wash my car after the spray? The carrier for Bt is similar to tree sap. The sooner you wash your car after the aerial spray, the easier it will be to get off of the paint. In response to requests to clean off residue from the cankerworm spraying program, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities will temporarily suspend the water use restriction on residential car-washing for seven days following the spraying.
  • Should I wash my outdoor equipment and furniture after the spray? Because the carrier for Bt is similar to tree sap, the sooner you wash it off surfaces, the easier it will be to remove. If you are concerned about the substance getting on outdoor equipment and furniture, you can cover the items during the spray. To rinse items after the spraying, simply use soap and water.  The rinsing of pavement and equipment is not restricted and does not require special consideration from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities. Of course, all efforts to conserve water are urged and appreciated during the ongoing drought conditions. 
    • April 4th 2008 Report Reply
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