TREES . . . Protect our Urban Forest

The Gypsy Moth:
under control, but still a threat

The extensive aeiral spray program in 2006 was successful and last year the City continued to spray 'hot spots.'  This has saved many of our mature trees from certain destruction, but, we still need to be vigilant and keep the Gypsy Moth under control.
 Here are some IPM controls that have proven to be effective:

  • picking caterpillars off foliage and soaking them in soapy water

  • placing sticky bands on tree trunks

  • installing burlap wraps around tree trunks and then collecting and destroying the caterpillars

  • using pheromone traps to capture and confuse male moths

  • scraping off and destroying egg masses

  • leaving wooded habitat around trees, shrubs and garden plants to encourage predators

For further details and Gypsy Moth pest management information, click here to view information from the City of Mississauga's forestry services.