The gypsy moth is still by far the most destructive pest of forest and shade trees in Maryland. The caterpillars eat the leaves of oaks and other hardwoods in May and June. Heavy populations of caterpillars will eat most or all leaves on a tree. Large outbreaks have affected hundreds of thousands of acres statewide. We checked with the gypsy moth division of MDA and the gypsy moth larvae have not hatched yet, but they should be soon.
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Stanton Gill, Extension Specialist, IPM for Nursery, Greenhouse and Managed Landscapes, [email protected]. 301-596-9413 (office) or 410-868-9400 (cell)
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