Dear Members and Students,

Due to the exceptionally high temperatures in September 2024, the population of Diprion pini L. (Pine Sawfly), a forest pest, has increased rapidly and unexpectedly in our university forest, as has been the case across the Central Anatolia Region. In order to combat the Pine Sawfly, pest control operations will be carried out on approximately 1,500 hectares of Scots pine and black pine trees located between Eskişehir Road, 1071 Malazgirt Boulevard, Çamlık Sitesi, Çiğdem Mahallesi, Ankara Fen High School, Konya Road, Oran Atatürk Sitesi, Turan Güneş Boulevard, TRT, Oran-Eymir Road, Eymir Lake Area, Ankara Ring Road, TED Ankara College, Taşpınar Village, Bilkent Bahçe Residences, and Bilkent Road.

The product to be used in this operation is a selective pesticide, approved by international authorities such as the WHO, FAO, and EPA. It is the most widely used product globally for forest pest control and is completely harmless to other living organisms.

The second application of this pest control operation, which is to be carried out twice, will begin on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in line with seasonal conditions, and will conclude on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

Regional Schedule:

Region 1:

Pest control operation will be conducted on August 20-21, 2025, in the forested area between A1 Gate, 1071 Malazgirt Boulevard, A4 Gate, Çamlık Sitesi, Çiğdem Mahallesi, Ankara Fen High School, Konya Road, Lime Kilns, Yalıncak, METU 50th Year Pond, Aviation Barrier, Faculty of Education, and A2 Gate.

Region 2:

Pest control operation will be conducted on August 25-26, 2025, in the forested area between Aviation Barrier, METU 50th Year Pond, Yalıncak, Lime Kilns, Kepekli Bridge, İncek Boulevard, Constitutional Court, Turkish Justice Academy, Bilkent Bahçe Residences, and Bilkent Road.

Region 3:

Pest control operation will be conducted on August 22, 2025, in the forested area between Kepekli Bridge, İncek Boulevard, Constitutional Court, Turkish Justice Academy, Taşpınar Village, TED Ankara College, and Konya Road.

Region 4:

Pest control operation will be conducted on August 22, 2025, in the forested area between Dikmen Junction, Kepekli Bridge, Turan Güneş Boulevard, and Oran Atatürk Sitesi.

Region 5:

Pest control operation will be conducted on August 27-28, 2025, in the forested area between Turan Güneş Boulevard, TRT, Oran-Eymir Road, Eymir Lake Area, Ankara Ring Road, Konya Road, and Kepekli Bridge.

As indicated in the map attached to this announcement, all pest control operations in the above-mentioned regions will be carried out under the supervision of the Office of Forestation and Landscape Planning. For safety and occupational health reasons, entry into these areas during the operation period is strictly prohibited.

Kind regards,

Division of Construction and Maintenance