Gypsy Moth Northeastern Illinois Reporting Site

About Gypsy Moth

The Gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (Linnaeus) is a leaf-feeding insect that is a serious threat to many forest and ornamental trees. To learn more about this insect, choose from the following links:

Biology & Life Cycle | Damage
Management | Photos | Status in Northeastern Illinois | Treatment Schedule and Maps | Gypsy Moth Links

Related Information

West Nile Virus
Asian Longhorned Beetle Status
Extension Home Yard & Garden Pest Newsletter
Pesticide Applicator Training

Cooperating Agencies

University of Illinois Extension - DuPage County
U.S. Forest Service
Illinois Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U of I Exension Urban Programs Resource Network

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This site is for use by municipal forestry departments, park districts, the green industry and other concerned agencies to report gypsy moth findings in Northeastern Illinois. The site will be monitored by University of Illinois Extension staff and the Illinois Department of Agriculture to assist in the effort to suppress the spread of gypsy moth.

Postings & Questions
Jun 26 - I see larva in my oak
susan harshey, Lake County
May 7 - 2007 BTK Treatment
Jim Cavanaugh, DuPage County
Jun 28 - GYPSY CATIPILLER
JEFF KNUERR, Lake County
Jun 27 - gypsy moths under control
Howard Hall, Mchenry County
Jun 26 - Gypsy Moth Attack!!
Tony, Cook County

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