Publications

Below is a list of selected documents of possible interest, many of which are referenced in this web site.

General biology

• Identifying gypsy moth larval stages
• Gypsy Moth Look-Alikes
• A comparison of gypsy moth, eastern tent, and forest tent caterpillars (MSU)

Population monitoring

• USFS Guide to egg mass sampling
• New York guide to egg mass sampling

Homeowner management

• Tree banding fact sheet (Maryland Extension)
• Golden Pest Spray Oil trial (Williamson, 2004)
• Golden Pest Spray Oil trial (McLane, et al., ~1993)
• WV homeowner guide
• WI homeowner brochure

Silviculture

• USFS silviculture guide (Gottschalk, 1993)
• WI silviculture guide
• TN silviculture guide

Insecticide issues

• Mating disruption Fact Sheet
• List of insecticides labeled for gypsy moth
• Btk health and risk assessment
• Btk Fact Sheet (National Pesticide Telecommunications Network)
• Dimilin (diflubenzuron) risk assessment
• Mimic (tebufenozide) risk assessment
• Insecticide Risk comparison

General

• Historical letters concerning gypsy moth control