Why Manage Gypsy Moth in Minnesota?
Although gypsy moth will eventually become established in Minnesota, control efforts can minimize and delay the impacts caused by gypsy moth on our forests, save the state millions of dollars in additional control costs, and lost business in recreation and forest industry sectors. Control efforts also slow the spread of gypsy moth to other parts of the state that may be more susceptible to gypsy moth feeding. Currently gypsy moth populations are low in Minnesota and it is important to keep these populations in check. The diligence of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture over the past many years has made possible the eradication of small infestations of gypsy moth, keeping Minnesota essentially free of gypsy moth. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources supports the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s 2009 proposed treatments to delay establishment of gypsy moth in Minnesota as long as reasonably possible. For more information: Up-to-date treatment information is available by
