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Home BYGL Bug Bytes May 15, 2008 STATE'S GYPSY MOTH TREATMENTS CONTINUE
STATE'S GYPSY MOTH TREATMENTS CONTINUE PDF Print E-mail
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) continues to move across the state treating previously identified blocks or areas for gypsy moth. The specific areas applied to the state in August of 2007 to be considered for this year's treatment. Up-to-date information on the treatments can be obtained by calling ODA at 614-387-0907 or 800-282-1955 ext. 37. Maps of each of the blocks can be viewed by visiting their website at http://www.ohioagriculture.gov/gypsymoth/plnt-gyp-maps.stm

Currently, the caterpillars are very small (1st-3rd instar), and can sometimes go unnoticed until later in the season. Extensive feeding by the gypsy moth caterpillars can defoliate even large, mature trees. Oaks are their favorite, but they will feed on over 300 different species of plants.

 

 

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