The B.C. Asian Gypsy moths

The Asian Gypsy moths are damaging insects, specifically the caterpillar feeds on the leaves of mostly conifers (evergreens) trees and some deciduous (leafy) trees, eating an average of one square metre of leaves a day. It gets its name from their talent of traveling by hitchhiking on various objects. The young larvae can be carried by the wind for a distance of 1000 meters or hitch a ride on vehicles, tents, trailers and lawn chairs. Common hiding places include underside of branches, tree trunks, fences, firewood, furniture, swing sets and under the fascia of buildings. Biological controls include selective insecticides and small parasite Encyrtidae wasps. The Asian gypsy moth was brought to be on Soviet freighters.

gogreenpestcontrol.ca Ladner Tsawwassen Delta B.C. Randy Bilesky

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