Due to the low number of
gypsy moth egg masses found and the lack of submissions by
county and agency cooperators, the PA Department
of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Division of
Forest Pest Management
will not be conducting a gypsy moth suppression program
for Pike County in the spring of 2011. DCNR will
continue to monitor gypsy moth defoliation and populations
in 2011 to determine if populations reach thresholds to
implement treatment in 2012.
2012 Gypsy
Moth Update
The
attached map, provided by the PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry,
shows counties where Gypsy Moth surveys have turned up new
egg masses (those that will hatch this year – 2012). Gypsy
moth activity appears to be on the increase, especially in
the central and western part of the state. If this trend
continues, the state may have a Gypsy Moth
suppression program for next year - 2013.
2012
Gypsy Moth Egg Mass Surveys
2011 Forest Health Highlights
(Large
document - Please be patient while it downloads)
For
information on Gypsy Moths and other forest pest insects and
diseases, go to
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/insectsdisease/index.htm.
Click on any of the following
links for more information (PDF):
AERIAL APPLICATORS WILLING TO SPRAY IN PENNSYLVANIA
GYPSY MOTH CONTROL OPTIONS FOR THE HOMEOWNER
Bt INSECTICIDE FACT
SHEET
frequently asked
questions
To contact the gypsy moth coordinator by
email, click
here.
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