Gypsy Moth Management

Introduction

There are many things that homeowners can do to reduce gypsy moth populations on their properties. The best strategy is to destroy egg masses as soon as they are found. This is quite effective since destroying one egg mass can eliminate up to 500 caterpillars.

Gypsy moth egg masses on a tree.
(USDA APHIS PPQ)

Caterpillars climbing on the outside brick wall of a home.
(Vince Burkle, Indiana IDNR)