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1984 GYPSY MOTH EGG MASS SURVEY <br /> • <br /> The gypsy moth, a serious defoliator of trees , may have been <br /> accidentally introduced into your community . Moths were collected <br /> in traps this past summer in your area. As a follow-up, state and <br /> federal personnel are conducting a survey to detect egg masses of <br /> the gypsy moth. This involves 2 or more people checking homeowner ' s <br /> outside property : all trees , picnic tables , lawn chairs , trailers , <br /> etc . It is important to survey all property to provide information <br /> to establish likely introduction points of the gypsy moth. <br /> If you were not home we are sorry we missed you and hope this <br /> explains why we were on your property. <br /> The following will answer some of your questions : <br /> Q. How did the gypsy moth get into my neighborhood? <br /> A. Most likely as a hitchhiker as eggs attached to something that <br /> has been in the eastern United States such as a camper trailer <br /> or yard furniture, etc . <br /> Q. What if the gypsy moth is found in my yard? <br /> A. There is no cause for alarm. Population levels are likely <br /> still low enough not to cause immediate damage to trees and <br /> shrubs in your yard . <br /> 1111 Q. Does this mean pesticides will be sprayed over my property next <br /> year? <br /> A . Control options will be decided later after all the results <br /> are in . <br /> 5 pairs <br /> -t- <br /> r blue spots <br /> � 0 j <br /> :JOIR5CC <br /> 6 pairs � A <br /> red spots • .i <br /> Larvae (Caterpillar) Male Adult Gypsy Moth Female Gypsy Moth <br /> This stage found during This stage found during This stage found during <br /> months May - June. months July - August. months July - August. <br /> If you have any further questions please call one cf the following : <br /> MN Dept . of Agriculture or U. S . Dept . of Agriculture <br /> 1111 Plant Industry Division Plant Protection & Quarantine <br /> 612-296-8328 612-349-3705 <br /> 09/24/84 <br />