Gypsy Moth by

Section 3-Problems

kate_didier14 — 2013-11-18 15:18:07 UTC

The Gypsy Moth larvae can consume great amounts of leaf material. As a result, they produce large amounts of fecal matter. Gypsy Moth caterpillars can completely defoliate a wide area of trees. Their host-range consists of oak, crabapple, linden, poplar, beech, willow, birch, sweetgum, serviceberry, and hawthorn trees. Gypsy moth defoliation can change the complexity of tree growth that can cause an increase/decrease of certain trees and fauna. In forested neighborhoods and urban parks, dead trees are a safety hazard. Large numbers of caterpillars may cause skin and/or respiratory allergies. In addition, the fecal droppings can cover large areas and make it difficult to enjoy outdoor activities such as barbecues, swimming,and picnics. Learn more at this link, http://urbanext.illinois.edu/gypsymoth/damage.cfm.

Evan, Ben, Kate, Mitch

evan_delisi14 — 2013-11-18 15:19:15 UTC

Removal

bennett_mack14 — 2013-11-18 15:20:35 UTC

Over the last 20 years, several millions of acres of forest land have been aerially sprayed with pesticides in order to suppress outbreak gypsy moth populations. Though some areas are treated by private companies under contract with land owners, most areas are sprayed under joint programs of state governments and the USDA Forest Service.

Learn More at http://www.fs.fed.us/ne/morgantown/4557/gmoth/

Where is its natural habitat?

evan_delisi14 — 2013-11-18 15:20:48 UTC

Came in from France and introduced in 1868

Current Invasion

evan_delisi14 — 2013-11-18 15:21:32 UTC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9ibzOW-LeY

How it has Spread

bennett_mack14 — 2013-11-18 15:21:37 UTC

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gypsy_moth_spread_1900-2007.gif

Reproduction

evan_delisi14 — 2013-11-18 15:21:42 UTC

http://urbanext.illinois.edu/gypsymoth/biology.cfm

http://www.ncagr.gov/plantindustry/plant/entomology/gm/introduction.htm

How did it get here?

evan_delisi14 — 2013-11-18 15:21:59 UTC

It was brought over by a French scientist in order to make a hybrid catapiller

Its Niche

evan_delisi14 — 2013-11-18 15:22:16 UTC

The Gypsy moth strips oak and fruit trees of all their leaves.

Learn More at:

http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfp/gypsymoth/gmfacts.htm

Future Removal

bennett_mack14 — 2013-11-18 15:23:11 UTC

The USDA, State and local governments also jointly participate in programs to locate and eradicate new gypsy moth populations in currently non infested areas. Most of these projects focus on populations of European origin, but recently several Asian populations have been discovered and eradicated in the US and Canada.

Learn More at http://www.fs.fed.us/ne/morgantown/4557/gmoth/

Gypsy moths and larvae

kate_didier14 — 2013-11-19 14:53:33 UTC

Life Cycle of Gypsy Moth

kate_didier14 — 2013-11-19 14:56:20 UTC