Gypsy Moth Archive 2010
2010 Gypsy Moth Treatments | Press Releases | Maps of Treatment Areas for 2010
Proposed Treatments | Environmental Assessment Documents | Public Meetings | Archives | Links
2010 Gypsy Moth Treatments
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The gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar, is one of North America's most devastating invasive forest pests. The species originally evolved in Europe and Asia and has existed there for thousands of years. In the late 1860s, the European gypsy moth was accidentally introduced near Boston, MA by an amateur entomologist. Since then, gypsy moths have spread throughout the Northeast and into parts of the upper Midwest and Great Lakes states including Indiana.
- Map of Indiana Quarantined Counties (Updated November 15, 2010)
- Emergency Rule Adding LaPorte and St. Joseph Counties to the Gypsy Moth Quarantine (November 15, 2010)
The gypsy moth is known to feed on the foliage of hundreds of species of trees and shrubs in North America but prefers oak trees. When gypsy moth populations reach high levels, trees may be completely defoliated by feeding caterpillars. Several successive years of defoliation, along with contributions by other stress factors, often results in tree death. Gypsy moth can be an expensive, messy problem for homeowners and, when out of control, can cause extensive damage to U.S. forests.
Indiana citizens can help combat this pest by understanding the gypsy moth problem and learning about its management. Please use this website as a source of reliable, current information.
Press Releases
- DNR adds LaPorte and St. Joseph Counties to Gypsy Moth Quarantine (December 2, 2010)
- Gypsy Moth Treatments Completed for Year (June 22, 2010)
- Area Gypsy Moth Treatment Complete (June 21, 2010)
- Gypsy Moth Treatment Scheduled for Parts of Marshall, Huntington & Wabash Counties, June 21-22 (June 18, 2010)
- Gypsy Moth Treatment in Hobart Area Completed (June 18, 2010)
- Gypsy Moth Treatment for Parts of Hobart Area, Move to June 18 (June 16, 2010)
- Gypsy Moth Treatment Scheduled for Parts of Hobart Area, June 21-22 (June 3, 2010)
- Gypsy Moth Treatment Scheduled for Parts of Marshall, Huntington & Wabash Counties, June 21-22 (June 3, 2010)
- Allen & Kosciusko County Gypsy Moth Aerial Treatments Completed (May 3, 2010)
- First Round of Gypsy Moth Treatment Completed (April 29, 2010)
- Allen & Kosciusko Counties Gypsy Moth Treatment Rescheduled (April 27, 2010)
- Allen & Kosciusko Counties Gypsy Moth Treatment Thursday (April 27, 2010)
- Gypsy Moth Treatments May Begin Week of April 26th. (April 16, 2010)
- Gypsy Moth Treatment Public Meetings, Jan. 21 - Feb. 2 (January 13, 2010)
Maps of Treatment Areas for 2010
For information on proposed treatment sites in Indiana, contact:
Scott Kinzie, DNR Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology
402 West Washington Street, Room W290
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739
Phone: (317)232-4120 Fax: (317-232-2649)
skinzie@DNR.IN.gov
2010 Indiana Environmental Assessment Documents
- 2010 Indiana Gypsy Moth: Decision Notice & Finding of No Significant Impact
- 2010 Indiana Gypsy Moth: Environmental Assessment
- 2010 Indiana Gypsy Moth: Biological Evaluation
- 2010 Indiana Gypsy Moth: Economic Analysis
- 2010 Indiana Gypsy Moth: Work and Safety Plan
Proposed Treatments
If you are unable to attend one of the public meetings, you may still view the information which will be presented. Click here for a Presentation of the meeting content. You may follow along the slide presentation with a copy of the Meeting Content Text Sheet.
We enjoy talking about gypsy moth and would like to answer your questions and hear your comments. The comment period on these proposed treatments begins Thursday, January 21, 2010, and ends Friday, February 19, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. (EST).
For more information on gypsy moth treatments contact the Purdue Entomology Gypsy Moth Education Program at (765)494-0822
Public Meetings
| County | Block | Treatment | Date | Time | Location/Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen | Aboite 1-7 | Btk | Wednesday, January 27, 2010 | 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM (EST) | University of St. Francis, North Campus Former Abundant Life Tabernacle 2702 Spring Street, Ft. Wayne |
| Lake | Hobart 1-4 | Btk & MD | Thursday, January 21, 2010 | 3:30 PM & 6:00 PM (CST) | Lake County Public Library - Hobart Branch 100 Main Street, Hobart |
| Porter | Valparaiso | Tuesday, January 26, 2010 | 3:30 PM & 5:30 PM (CST) | Porter County Public Library 103 Jefferson Street, Valparaiso | |
| Marshall | Tippecanoe 2010 | MD | Tuesday, February 02, 2010 | 6:00 PM (EST) | Tippecanoe Twp. Fire Station & Community Building 18325 SR 331, Tippecanoe |
| Kosciusko | Leesburg 1-8 | Btk | Monday, February 01, 2010 | 6:00 PM (EST) | Warsaw Community Public Library 310 E Main Street, Warsaw |
| Wabash/ Huntington |
Lagro 1-5 | MD | Thursday, January 28, 2010 | 6:00 PM (EST) | Salamonie Reservoir Interpretive Center 9214 Lostbridge West, Andrews |
Archives
Links
- Slow The Spread
This nonprofit organization was established for the purpose of aiding in the implementation of the U.S.D.A. National Slow the Spread of the Gypsy Moth Project. The National Slow the Spread of the Gypsy Moth Project is part of the U.S.D.A.'s national strategy for the gypsy moth management. - Purdue Entomology Gypsy Moth Site
This web site provides information on thebiology of the gypsy moth, what homeowners can do to lessen the effects of the insect, and access to brochures on treatments. - Pest Tracker from NAPIS
This web site publishes survey maps for pests of agricultural and forest commodities and provides links to pest news and information. - Indiana's Strategic Plan for Gypsy Moth
