Control of Gypsy Moths

Ways to control gypsy moths include: Government aerial spraying of insecticide, and things that individual property owners can do themselves.

Government Spraying of Insecticide

Yes, the Government might spray for Gypsy Moths, and they may even do your property. However, they may not spray enough or use an insecticide that is very effective. This may may not be all bad. If they sprayed something more potent they might kill all the desirable preditor insects such as ladybugs, praying mantis and lacewings, as-well-as other beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies, and even birds and toads.

Besides, the Government has been spraying Gypsy Moths for over a hundred years, and the moths are still with us and spreading. See our "Fighting The Gypsy Moths" section.

If you want to your property to be protected you might have to join the fight.

Things That Individual Property Owners Can do Themselves
1. Duct tape and tanglefoot
2. Burlap strips sprayed with insecticide
3. Burlap folded strips
4. Gypsy moth traps
5. Search for and destroy egg masses
6. Aid the spread of virus fatal to gypsy moths
7. Encourage birds to visit your property
8. Hire a professional exterminator to spray from the ground

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