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Lymantria Dispar
Outbreaks of lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, are not frequent but are unpleasant to live with when they do occur. Learn more about why populations grow and collapse and how you can deal with their impact.
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Howard Russell, M.S.
Insect / Arthropod Diagnostician
bugman@msu.edu
517-353-9386
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Deborah McCullough
Professor, Forest Entomology
mccullo6@msu.edu
517-355-7445
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Common Oak Defoliators in Michigan (It's Not Always Gypsy Moth!) (E2633)
Published on August 1, 1999
The goal of this bulletin is to describe some common insects other than gypsy moth that feed on oak leaves. -
Comparison of the Eastern Tent Caterpillar, Forest Tent Caterpillar, and Gypsy Moth (E2299)
Published on May 1, 2001
Gypsy moth, forest tent caterpillars, and Eastern tent caterpillars are often found feeding on the leaves of hardwood trees early in the summer. -
Btk: One Management Option for Lymantria dispar
Published on October 5, 2021
This publication is designed to answer some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Bt and Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth. -
Natural Enemies of Gypsy Moth: The Good Guys! (E2700)
Published on April 14, 1999
The goal of this bulletin is to help you learn to recognize some of the important natural enemies that may help control gypsy moth in your area. -
Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – May 7, 2019
Published on May 7, 2019
An update on Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, white pine bluster rust and winter injury. -
What can you do to manage Lymantria dispar in your landscape?
Published on June 10, 2021
Having problems with Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, this summer? You aren't alone! -
Lymantria dispar outbreaks in Michigan
Published on August 22, 2019
What can I do about Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth? Will Lymantria dispar go away on their own? -
Lymantria dispar populations explode in Michigan
Published on February 3, 2021
After a 10-year hiatus from high Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, infestations, populations began to increase in 2019. This year, Michigan is seeing infestations that meet or exceed the height of infestation prior to 2009. -
Infestations of Lymantria dispar increase during drought
Published on May 1, 2019
Localized rainfall patterns can lead to infestations of Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, caterpillars in Michigan. -
Lymantria dispar outbreaks may be contained with the help of a little fungus
Published on June 22, 2018
Entomophaga fungus keeps Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, populations in check with spring rainfall. -
Lymantria dispar populations are high: What conifer growers need to know
Published on April 16, 2021
There were extremely high populations of Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, during 2020 and we anticipate elevated populations this year. Scout and treat spruce, fir and Douglas fir for gypsy moths. -
Top five summer questions on the MSU Extension Lawn & Garden Hotline
Published on July 31, 2020
Check out the top five hot topics to get your quick answer to what might be happening in your yard or garden. -
Btk: One management option for Lymantria dispar
Published on May 22, 2019
Answers to frequently asked questions about using Bt products to control Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, during outbreaks. -
Lymantria dispar caterpillars are out and about
Published on June 1, 2020
Oaks and many other trees are likely to be defoliated by Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, this summer in many areas of Lower Michigan.
