Invasive Species: Gypsy Moth

A timeline of the gypsy moth's spread across North America, from its introduction in 1869 up to attempts in 2004 to control it by spraying insecticide over a large area.

Learn how the gypsy moth first came to North America, how it spread, how to identify it, its life cycle, the damage it causes, and what can be done to fight this invasive species.

This resource details the non-native plant and animal species that have become invasive to the ecosystem of the Pacific Northwest. Topics include the impact of invasive species and how they become part of a new environment.

Describes the impact of invasions of non-native plant and insect species in Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio, including the gypsy moth and the emerald ash borer.

This resource lists numerous Gypsy Moth activities. These include Gypsy Moth information on life cycles, defoliation, and quarantine. Both teacher and student resources are included.

The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Gypsy Moths (Lymantria dispar), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be found...

Provides pertinent info on different resources concerning pest and pest management. Specifics on Entomology, weeds, diseases, 4-H/FFA info, forestry.

Students explore, examine and reflect on challenges facing produce farmers. They study about invasive species and how they affect the agricultural industry by reading and discussing the article "Tiny but Hungry, Moth May Peril California...