Quarantine
2007 Virginia quarantine map
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Counties in the U.S. with well established gypsy moth populations are placed under state and federal regulations governing the movement of commercial and household articles. This regulated area is known to be generally infested with reproducing populations. The Federal Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) determine which counties will be included in the regulated area. The most recent additions (as of 2007) to the state quarantine were Craig, Giles, Roanoke, and Montgomery counties.
Regulations
egg masses on vehicle axle
Photo courtesy of J. Zinck, VDACS
Females commonly lay egg masses on outdoor household articles and vehicles as well as on trees which may be used for timber or firewood and on plant nursery stock. Transport of egg masses on outdoor articles is the primary means of long-distance dispersal of this pest. It is your responsibility not to move gypsy moth life stages when you are traveling from quarantined to non-quarantined areas. Regulated articles shipped from a quarantined to non-quarantined area must be inspected for gypsy moth life stages. If life stages are found they must be removed before moving or shipping the article.
For more information:
- Map of the 2007 U.S. regulated area
- Map of the 2007 Virginia regulated area
- VDACS gypsy moth web site
- APHIS brochure “Don’t Move Gypsy Moth”
- Gypsy moth self-inspection certification for loggers