Pike Township

Pike Township

810 Hill Church Road

Boyertown PA 19512

Phone: 610-987-6023

Fax: 610-987-0116

Office Hours:

Tues. & Wed.

9 am - 3 pm

Thurs.

7 am - 1 pm

Welcome to the Pike Township Website

I am pleased to welcome you to the Pike Township website. Our website provides a central location to obtain draft agendas for regular meetings, copies of ordinances, lists of members of the various committees, contact information, Township background and history, and information on “happenings” in Pike Township. I encourage residents to visit the site frequently and to get involved in their areas of interest.

Jeffrey E. Gorrin, Chairman,

Pike Township Board of Supervisors

Stop the Spread of the Spotted Laternfly

The Spotted Lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, an invasive planthopper has been discovered in Berks County. The insect is native to China, India, Japan, Vietnam, and introduced to Korea where it is a pest. The laternfly attacks many hosts including grapes, apple, pines, stone fruits, and Tree of Heaven and has the potential to greatly impact the grape, fruit tree, and logging industries. Early detection is vital for the protection of Pennsylvania businesses and agriculture. For more information on this serious new insect pest in our region, use these links: Pest Alert and Quarantine Information

Before you move outdoor items from the quarantine area, check for spotted lanternfly egg masses, adults, and nymphs. Make sure all items are pest free before you move them. Help keep this pest from spreading. Print and use this checklist when checking items: Spotted Laternfly Checklist

If you find Spotted Laternfly egg masses, adults, and/or nymphs on your property (or elsewhere), please use the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's Invasive Species Report Line by emailing photos to: badbug@pa.gov or call: 1-866-253-7189

For more information: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Spotted Laternfly Web Page

Spotted Laternfly Contacts

Spotted Lanternfly Workshops

The first of a series of Spotted Laternfly workshops will be held on Sunday, January 18th at 1 p.m. at the District Township Building, 202 Weil Road. Please come and educate yourself about this serious new invasive pest and learn what you and your neighbors can do to help stop its spread.

Pike Township History

Township resident, Joseph Mitchell, has been working on a comprehensive history of Pike Township. He has published an Abridged History of Pike Township which was available at the 200th Anniversary Celebration and it can be downloaded here. Joe is seeking feedback from township residents. He is interested in corrections, additional information, and Pike Township stories. His contact information can be found in the township history booklet using the link above.

Mountain Mary Homestead

Pollinator Garden

Last summer, as part of Pike Township's 200th Anniversary celebration, the Environmental Advisory Council began the establishment of a pollinator garden in the township park. Honey bees, native bees, butterflies and other pollinators are in decline in North America due to habitat loss, disease, pesticides and other factors. Creating new habitat for our pollinators is one way we can help support the recovery of these insects that we all depend upon. Here is an information flyer that goes into more detail on Pike Township's pollinator garden project. Contact Jeff Zehr at jzehr@piketownship.org if you would like to help.

Can you name this plant?

Have you ever wondered what that colorful wildflower or unusual tree is that is growing on your property? Pike Township is fortunate to have an abundance of natural treasures including exceptional value streams, wetlands, rocky ridges, prime farmland and diverse woodland habitats.

Members of the Pike Township Environmental Advisory Council may be able to help you identify and learn more about the unique plants, animals, and habitats that you have on your land. Please contact Jeff Zehr, at jzehr@piketownship.org for more information.

Go to EAC Page for Plant ID Answer