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1992 MINNESOTA COOPERATIVE GYPSY MOTH EGG MASS SURVEY Suggested format for addressing homeowners for move-in, neighbor- hood baseline information: 1 . Introduce yourselves - name, agency, program 2 . Explain why you are here. (Allow homeowner to respond to any statement, be a good listener) The gypsy moth is a destructive pest of trees and shrubs in the United States . Currently, there are no known gypsy moth infestations in Minnesota. This past summer several gypsy moths were trapped in this area, indicating the possibility of a gypsy moth introduction. The cooperative gypsy moth program in Minnesota stresses early detection, so we can nip an introduction "in the bud", before it becomes established. We are here to look for and identify potential new gypsy moth introduction sites . Criteria we use include the survey trap finds, move-in information from gypsy moth infested areas, and other relevant clues that will aid us in the earliest detection of another gypsy moth life stage . We will be contacting homeowners in the area, primarily looking for egg masses on the trees, shrubs, and other outdoor surfaces in the yards . • Depending on what we find this fall, we will most likely be putting up * an array of survey traps throughout the area next summer to help us pinpoint where, if at all, the gypsy moths are originating from in the area. 3 . Things to remember: a . No fines or costs will be imposed if a gypsy moth life stage is found. b. Encourage cooperation. This will aid us in finding the gypsy moth if it is present . C. Be positive about the Gypsy Moth Program - dealing with the public is one of our best PR tools . d. Remember that the search may be ongoing for a while - a control program may be enacted in the area depending on what we find and action decided upon .