Gypsy Moths
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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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GTA municipalities bracing for another round of spongy mothsYou may remember spongy moths, the invasive species formerly referred to as LDD or gypsy moths, that caused a headache for many GTA municipalities last year.CanadaApr 26, 2022
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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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‘Abnormally large’ number of gypsy moths at Pinery Provincial Park, officials sayPark officials say a seasonal increase is typical, but this year's number of gypsy moths has been greater than usual.EnvironmentJul 11, 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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Mothers mad over gypsy moth spraying early this morningThe B.C. Ministry of Forests began its final round of spraying to eradicate gypsy moths. The unwelcome wake-up calls began between 5:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.May 10, 2015
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Surrey residents rally against gypsy moth spraying in their backyardsOn Wednesday, the first round of aerial spraying aimed at stopping invasive gypsy moths began in parts of Surrey and Delta.Apr 25, 2015
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City of Toronto will spray for gypsy moths this weekendIn an effort to control the European Gypsy Moth that has invaded the city, the City of Toronto is preparing an aerial spray for this weekend.EnvironmentMay 24, 2013
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