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Sign up now for spray suppression program
Look for egg masses in crevices and protected hiding spots on rough bark, the undersides of branches, under signs attached to trees, and even on buildings, play equipment, benches, and picnic tables.
You can predict whether gypsy moth caterpillars are likely to defoliate your trees next June. This is best done once leaves have fallen. Directions on how to perform a predictive survey.
If you want to participate in the suppression spray next spring, contact your county suppression coordinator now.
When the temperature is above 40°F, spray egg masses
with Golden Pest Spray Oil to kill them and reduce the population of gypsy
moth next spring. You can also scrape egg masses into a cup and either
microwave them on high for 2 minutes or cover them with soapy water for
2 days. You may then discard eggs in the trash. Don't just scrape eggs
onto the ground, they will survive to hatch next spring!
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