Gypsy Moth Northeastern Illinois Reporting Site

About Gypsy Moth

The Gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (Linnaeus) is a leaf-feeding insect that is a serious threat to many forest and ornamental trees. To learn more about this insect, choose from the following links:

Biology & Life Cycle | Damage
Management | Photos | Status in Northeastern Illinois | Treatment Schedule and Maps | Gypsy Moth Links

Related Information

West Nile Virus
Asian Longhorned Beetle Status
Extension Home Yard & Garden Pest Newsletter
Pesticide Applicator Training

Cooperating Agencies

U.S. Forest Service
Illinois Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U of I Exension Urban Programs Resource Network

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This site is for use by municipal forestry departments, park districts, the green industry and other concerned agencies to report gypsy moth findings in Northeastern Illinois. The site will be monitored by University of Illinois Extension staff and the Illinois Department of Agriculture to assist in the effort to suppress the spread of gypsy moth.

Postings & Questions
Aug 9 - two males & eggs found
Sonya, Lake County
Jul 31 - La Grange park
Chuck Cavanaugh, Cook County
Jul 10 - Gypsy Moth
Dayle Ann Kolak, Cook County
Jul 3 - Infestation in Northwoods
Peter K., DuPage County
Jun 26 - Caterpillars on sycamore
Ken Weik, Lake County

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