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.............. Minnesota Department of Agriculture GYPSY MOTH EGG MASS SURVEY - 1992 The Gypsy moth,a serious defoliator of trees,may have been accidentally introduced into your community. Male moths were trapped in your neighborhood this past summer. As a follow-up,state, federal and city personnel are conducting a ground survey to detect egg masses of the gypsy moth. Teams of two or more people will inspect outside property including trees,patio furniture,trailers,etc. Ground surveys of all property which might be affected are the most effective and quickest way to find and eliminate this pest. If you were not at home,we are sorry we missed you and were not able to speak with you. The following will answer some frequently asked questions: Q.How did gypsy moth get into my neighborhood? A.Most likely as egg masses laid on items outdoors in the eastern U.S.during the summer months and then moved to Minnesota. States under federal quarantine include: Connecticut,Delaware,District of Columbia,Maine,Maryland,Massachusetts,Michigan,New Hampshire,New Jersey,New York,North Carolina,Ohio,Pennsylvania,Rhode Island,Vermont,Virginia and West Virginia. Under this quarantine,all outdoor items should be checked for Gypsy moth before they are moved. Despite this precaution,gypsy moth egg masses are still commonly brought into Minnesota. • Q.What if gypsy moth is found in my yard? A.There is no cause for alarm. The population level is likely still too low to cause any visible damage to tr--.es and shrubs in your yard. Low populations facilitate eradication. Q.Does this mean pesticides will be sprayed over my property next year? A.Control options will be considered only if egg masses are found. Before any control measures are initiated,public information meetings are held to discuss all findings and options with you and your community representatives. All control costs are paid by the MN and U.S.Departments of Agriculture. You can help! Please let us know if: -You or any family member travelled to the above states with a trailer/camper during June,July or August in recent years; -You know of anyone visiting you or your neighbors from quarantined states during June,July or August; -You know of someone who moved into your community from these states with outdoor household items,trailers,campers,etc. This information will help us to detect and control gypsy moth,but is not intended in anyway to place blame or make any individual liable. Your cooperation is sincerely appreciated. We hope this survey will benefit you and your community by identifying the source of the problem and its eventual resolution. Contacts: Minnesota Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Protection Division Plant Protection&Quarantine 90 West Plato Blvd. Room 472-Federal Bldg. St.Paul,MN 55107-2094 110 South Fourth St. Minneapolis,MN 55401 612-296-3349 612-348-1657 10/92