gypsymoth.wi.govWisconsin Gypsy Moth Portal

-- ID & Detection Identification Are they a problem in your area? How to predict next year's damage Aerial Spraying Aerial spraying program Find an aerial applicator Regulations Quarantine and regulations Avoid moving gypsy moth [PDF] Wisconsin firewood rules Natural Enemies Species that kill gypsy moth Entomophaga fungal disease [PDF] Find a Forester Find an Arborist You are on WISCONSIN.GOV -- Gypsy Moth Portal Wisconsin's resource for identifying, controlling, and managing gypsy moth What is gypsy moth? Aerial Spraying in Wisconsin The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) conducts aerial sprays to slow the spread of gypsy moth in western Wisconsin. Traps are installed prior to the appearance of adult moths to determine where small, isolated populations may be present. These populations are then targeted using aerial sprays every spring and summer. To learn more about the program and find treatment updates, visit the DATCP webpage . During the spring and summer months, aerial spray information is frequently updated on the toll-free gypsy moth information line: 1-800-642-MOTH. Press 1 to listen to a recording about the latest updates, including treatment locations, timing and completion. You can also subscribe to receive email updates about spray plans (scroll to "Plant Industry," click on "Spray Plans") or follow DATCP on Facebook or Twitter. The map to the right shows counties (in red) where aerial sprays are planned for 2019. Visit DATCP's interactive spray map to see where treatments are planned within each county and which products will be used. Yard Tree Management Homeowners who want to protect one or a few trees from gypsy moth should consult with a certified arborist for more information. Some options include spraying insecticides, scraping egg masses off surfaces or trapping them using sticky barriers. Learn more Woodlot Management Woodlot owners should consult with a forester prior to beginning management. Some available options include doing a private aerial spray of the property or using active forest management to decrease defoliation impacts by improving tree health. Learn more State & Federal Quarantines The quarantine covers 50 of Wisconsin's 72 counties primarily in the eastern 2/3 of the state. Under quarantine regulations, wood product and outdoor household items must be inspected or certified before moving them from quarantined to non-quarantined areas. Learn more Gypsy Moth Damage by the Numbers 300+ Number of tree and shrub species gypsy moth caterpillars feed on Year when gypsy moth was first detected in Wisconsin 1969 750 Average number of eggs each female lays -- © Site...