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Female gypsy moth on an egg case Photo: Ronald Kelley, Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and  Recreation           European Gypsy Moths                          April 2004 The European Gypsy Moth has been a serious pest of forest, fruit, and shade trees in the eastern United States for about 100 years. Occasional local infestations have been detected in Washington State since 1974. The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has successfully eradicated each infestation. Communities and citizens often want to understand the health risks associated with the WSDA eradication efforts and learn more about gypsy moth control options. On the following pages, the Washington State Department of Health outlines information on gypsy moth and health considerations associated with gypsy moth control options.  Table of Contents for Web Document What is the European Gypsy Moth? Why are gypsy moths a problem? How do gypsy moths arrive in Washington? Prevention in Western states: “Nip it in the bud” Gypsy moth control (Integrated Pest Management) Health information regarding the various products / methods Environmental Impact Statement Printer friendly version of complete document  (444 KB PDF)

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