Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Gypsy Moth Archive 2011
2011 Gypsy Moth Treatments | Press Releases | Maps of Treatment Areas for 2011
Proposed Treatments | Environmental Assessment Documents | Public Meetings | Archives | Links
2011 Gypsy Moth Treatments
Updates before and during treatment are available on the Twitter online service at http://twitter.com/INdnrinvasive, or view our latest tweet below:
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.
Maps of Treatment Areas for 2011
Statewide Overview Map of All Treatments
May 2011 Btk Treatment Maps
- Allen (Bremer Road 11)
- Allen (Hadley Road 11)
- Allen (Kroemer Road 11)
- Lake (Highland)
- Lake (Springrose Heath)
- Porter (350 East Btk Core)
June 2011 Mating Disruption Treatment Maps
- Adams (Wren)
- LaPorte/Starke (Bigler Road)
- Grant (Upland) - Overview Map of All Treatment Blocks
- Grant (Upland Blocks 1 & 2)
- Grant (Upland Blocks 3 & 4)
- Marshall (Plymouth) - Overview Map of All Treatment Blocks
- Marshall (Plymouth Block 1)
- Marshall (Plymouth Block 2)
- Marshall (Plymouth Block 3)
- Marshall (Tamarack Road)
- Porter (350 East) - Overview Map of All Treatment Blocks
- Porter (350 East Blocks 1 & 2)
- Porter (350 East Blocks 3 - 6)
- Starke (Koontz Lake)
- Wabash (Mississinewa North)
- Wabash / Miami (Mississinewa South) - Overview Map of All Treatment Blocks
- Wabash / Miami (Mississinewa South Block 1)
- Wabash / Miami (Mississinewa South Block 2 & 3)
- Wabash / Miami (Mississinewa South Block 4)
2011 Gypsy Moth Treatment Product Labels & MSDS Sheets
Mating Disruption Information
- Q & A's about Mating Disruption
Btk Information
2011 Indiana Environmental Assessment Documents
- 2011 Indiana Gypsy Moth: Decision Notice & Finding of No Significant Impact
- 2011 Indiana Gypsy Moth: Environmental Assessment
- 2011 Indiana Gypsy Moth: Environmental Assessment: Appendix A (Issues, Questions, & Concerns from Public Involvement)
- 2011 Indiana Gypsy Moth: Environmental Assessment: Appendix B (Maps of Proposed Treatment Sites)
- 2011 Indiana Gypsy Moth: Environmental Assessment: Appendix C (Agency Letters)
- 2011 Indiana Gypsy Moth: Environmental Assessment: Appendix D (Example of Product Labels)
- 2011 Indiana Gypsy Moth: Biological Evaluation
- 2011 Indiana Gypsy Moth: Economic Analysis
- 2011 Indiana Gypsy Moth: Work and Safety Plan
Press Releases
- Correction: Gypsy Moth Treatments in Selected Areas, June 22-24 (June 21, 2011)
- Gypsy Moth Treatments in Selected Areas, June 22-24 (June 17, 2011)
- Gypsy Moth Treatments for May Completed (May 24, 2011)
- First Round of Gypsy Moth Treatments Completed (May 23, 2011)
- Gypsy Moth Treatments Planned for Friday, May 20 (May 18, 2011)
- Weather Delays Gypsy Moth Treatments Again (May 16, 2011)
- Weather Delays Gypsy Moth Treatments (May 6, 2011)
- Gypsy Moth Treatments may begin Week of May 9 (April 20, 2011)
- Gypsy Moth Meeting for LaPorte/Starke Counties Rescheduled for Feb. 16 (February 7, 2011)
- Gypsy Moth Meeting for Adams County Rescheduled for Feb. 12 (February 7, 2011)
- Gypsy Moth Public Meetings Postponed (February 1, 2011)
- Gypsy Moth Treatment Public Meetings, Jan. 25 - Feb. 10 (January 10, 2011)
- DNR adds LaPorte and St. Joseph Counties to Gypsy Moth Quarantine (December 2, 2010)
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.
- Q & A's about Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (Btk)
- Commonly Asked Questions About Btk (Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki)
- Q & A's about Mating Disruption
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 Tuesday, January 25, 2011, and ends Friday, February 25, 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | Upland | MD | 1/25/2011 | 6:30 pm (Eastern) | Ivy Tech Conference Center [map] | 261 South Commerce Drive, Marion |
| Marshall, Starke, St. Joseph | Plymouth, Koontz Lake, and Tamarack Road | MD | 1/26/2011 | 3:00 & 6:00 pm (Eastern) | Plymouth Public Library [map] | 201 North Center Street, Plymouth |
| Marshall, Starke, St. Joseph | Walkerton, Koontz Lake, and Tamarack Road | MD | 1/27/2011 | 6:00 pm (Eastern) | Walkerton Community Building [map] | 813 Ohio Street, Walkerton |
| Allen | Bremer Road 11, Kroemer Road 11, Hadley Road 11, and Lindenwood 11 | BTK | 1/31/2011 | 3:00 & 6:00 pm (Eastern) | University of St. Francis, Former Abundant Life Tabernacle [map] | 2702 Spring Street, Ft. Wayne |
| Porter | 350 East, 350 East Btk Core | BTK | 2/8/2011 | 6:00 pm (Central) | Porter County Library [map] | 103 Jefferson Street, Valparaiso |
| Adams | Wren | MD | 2/12/2011 | 2:00 pm (Eastern) | Adams County Public Library [map] | 128 South 3rd. Street, Decatur |
| LaPorte, Stark | Bigler Road | MD | 2/16/2011 | 6:30 pm (Central) | Lacrosse Public Library [map] | 14 East Main Street, Lacrosse |
| Miami, Wabash | Mississinewa North, Mississinewa South | MD | 2/9/2011 | 6:00 pm (Eastern) | Miami State Recreation Area [map] | 4673 South 625 East, Peru |
| Lake | Springrose Heath | BTK | 2/9/2011 | 6:00 pm (Central) | Lake County Extension Office | 880 East 99th. Court, Crown Point |
| Lake | Highland | BTK | 2/10/2011 | 6:00 pm (Central) | Lake County Public Library [map] | 2841 Jewett Avenue, Highland |
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 the biology 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