Gypsy Moth
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Several London, Ont. green spaces targeted for aerial pesticide sprayIn an effort to protect London, Ont., trees from spongy moths, an aerial spray campaign is expected to begin between May 23 and May 28.EnvironmentMay 13, 2022
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Gypsy moth caterpillars wreaking havoc on Kingston area forestsGypsy moth caterpillars have made their way to the Kingston region and are decimating forested areas. Experts say they're pesky but there are things you can minimize their impact.CanadaJun 18, 2021
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Outbreak of gypsy moth caterpillars ravaging trees in Ontario and there could be record damage"Last year was the most significant outbreak of gypsy moth in the history of Ontario and it looks like this year it might do just as much if not more damage."EnvironmentJun 16, 2021
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Gypsy moth caterpillars inundate Glanbrook, FlamboroughSam Scarlett of the city told councillors that this year's program has focused on ground spraying in select locations, as well as scraping and banding of trees.EnvironmentMay 27, 2021
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London targets European gypsy moths with first aerial spraying in over a decadeThe spraying is just one weapon the city has used to fight the invasive pest, which has also included the ongoing removal of thousands of gypsy moth egg masses.EnvironmentMay 20, 2021
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Not a bad year for gypsy moth caterpillars in Guelph but city is monitoringThe City of Guelph says it is monitoring the population of gypsy moth caterpillars and will consider taking action in the future if it increases.EnvironmentJul 10, 2020
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Invasive gypsy moth has Port Franks residents and Lambton Shores mayor at odds'Not only is this ecosystem a national treasure, it is globally rare and we have a responsibility to ensure its survival,' says a Port Franks resident about the gypsy moth infestation.EnvironmentJun 19, 2020
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Gypsy moth spraying begins next week in HamiltonGreensville, Ancaster, Carlisle and Waterdown will be the first receive treatment which will be executed by low flying helicopters.May 21, 2019
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North Surrey ground zero for aerial spray to rid invasive gypsy mothsThe first aerial-spraying for invasive gypsy moths of the year begins Wednesday in the Fraser Heights area of Surrey.EnvironmentMay 1, 2019
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City of Toronto braces for return of European gypsy moths this springCity officials said vulnerable trees and canopies will be sprayed to block the invasive insect, whose caterpillars feed on leaves and cause severe leaf loss on deciduous trees.EnvironmentApr 12, 2019
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