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BYGL Industry Insight July 3, 2008 ENTOMOPHAGA IMPACTING GYPSY MOTH CATERPILLARS
BYGL Industry Insight July 3, 2008 ENTOMOPHAGA IMPACTING GYPSY MOTH CATERPILLARS
| ENTOMOPHAGA IMPACTING GYPSY MOTH CATERPILLARS |
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 Amy Stone reported that Entomophaga maimaiga, also known as the gypsy moth fungus, has taken a toll on gypsy moth caterpillars in northwest Ohio. Caterpillars, both in the size and appetite, were becoming very evident in landscapes and woodlots when all of a sudden the fungus hit. The leaf feeders that once moved up and down the tree trunks, stood still and hung head-down. These caterpillars that were killed by the fungus should be left alone for two reasons. First, these caterpillar carcasses are full of fungal spores that can eventually affect others. And second, fresh- killed caterpillars are full of a liquid goo that can leave an unforgettable odor on the hands of the handlers. Removing or harvesting the dead caterpillars too early can be a "stinky" affair. Dr. Ann Hajek with Cornell University, is a leading researcher in the area of the fungus. Additional information on the fungus can be found at [http://www.fs.fed.us/ne/morgantown/4557/gmoth/natenem/fungus.html ] For more information, see: US Forest Service InformationCornell University Information |
| Last Updated ( Friday, 04 July 2008 12:02 ) |
