Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar)
News:
Ohio May End Gypsy Moth Spraying Next Year
Posted on February 22, 2005 @4:03PM.
The Associated Press reports that Ohio may end spraying for Gypsy Moths next year for budgetary reasons. Money is being focused on controling Emerald Ash Borer instead.
Counties in Ohio to be treated for Gypsy Moths
Posted on February 17, 2005 @9:13AM.
The Hillsboro Times-Gazette reports on two areas in Highland County which will be treated for Gypsy Moths in mid May. The article discusses two different control programs based on population levels. In areas of established Gypsy Moths, Ohio is treating with BT (Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki) while leading areas of new infestations are treated with pheromone flakes to disrupt mating. Other counties to be treated in Ohio include Defiance, Fayette, Franklin, Logan, Madison, Paulding, Pickaway, and Pike.
Links:
- Gypsy Moth in Virginia
Although this site hasn't been updated recently, it has a large collection of photographs of in the "Biology" and "Slides" sections. Also has a table describing the various pesticides (Bt, Dimilin, etc.) that can be used to control Gypsy Moth and when to apply them. - Gypsy Moth in North America - US Forest Service
This US Forest Service Web site is geared more towards Gypsy Moth's impacts on forests rather than ornamental trees. However, there are some interesting pages documenting the history and spread of this pest.