How To Get Rid Of Outdoor Gypsy Moths
- June 8, 2010
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Elliot Feldman
Gypsy moths are among the most destructive outdoor pests, defoliating trees in a 1200 mile path through North America. Here’s how to banish them.
You Will Need
- Pheromone strips or burlap bands
- A putty knife or tweezers
- Gloves
- Corn or soybean oil
Follow label instructions when using pesticides.
Step 1: Eliminate weeds and debris
Eliminate weeds and debris so outdoor areas don’t become breeding grounds for moths.
Step 2: Apply pheromone strips
Apply pheromone strips or burlap bands to tree trunks to lure and trap moth larvae. This will also detect the location of infestation.
Pesticides are effective against gypsy moths only at their larvae stage. There is no preventive treatment for gypsy caterpillars.
Step 3: Remove gypsy moth eggs
Remove hard-to-reach gypsy moth eggs by scraping them from cracks and crannies in the tree trunk or under loose bark with a putty knife or tweezers. Wear gloves to prevent a skin rash.
Gypsy moths hatch from early May through mid-July. This is the ideal time to eradicate the larvae.
Step 4: Place live eggs in toxic solution
Place live gypsy moth eggs in a mixture of water and corn or soybean oil to kill them.
Moths are not attracted to light. They navigate by the sun and moon and are disoriented by artificial light.
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