PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that KAPPEN TREE SERVICE, LLC, 2675 Hurds Corner Rd, Cass City, MI 48726 (License # 790032) will be doing vegetation management under contract with DTE, ITC & MeTC on their utility lines beginning May 15, 2026 through October 31, 2026 foliar applications and October 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 for dormant stem applications. The herbicide mix to be applied for FOLIAR will be a mixture of some of the following: Escort (AI: Metsulfuron methyl), Garlon 3A (AI: Triclopyr), Method (AI: Aminocylclopyrachlor), Milestone: (AI: Triisopropanolammonium), Arsenal AC (AI: Isopropylamine salt of Imazapyr) and Thinvert RTU. The herbicide mix to be applied for DORMANT STEM will be a mixture of some of the following: Garlon 4 Ultra (AI: Triclopyr Butoxyethyl), Polaris AC (AI: Isopropylamine Salt of Imazapyr), Methylated Seed Oil, Milestone (AI: Triisopropanolammonium), Emulsifier, and inert ingredients. Spraying will be applied to the right-of-ways of the power lines and will include small trees and brush treatment within that area via use of backpack sprayer, and ATV wide broadcast. Re-entry restrictions: do not enter until the blend has dried on the plants. Macomb County will be covered during this application. Questions or concerns should be directed to Jason Kappen at 989-673-5313 or 989-673-8937.
