Gypsy Moth Suppression Program DCNR Bureau of Forestry will again spray for gypsy moth, a destructive non-native insect, in the most heavily impacted forests across Pennsylvania. Spraying will begin in early May and conclude around Memorial Day. Visit our links below for more information.   Suppression Program Background   Listing of County Coordinators   Private Applicators   Spray Program Progress   Information Bulletin - Private Residential Gypsy Moth Spraying - Adobe PDF (18 Kb)   County Gypsy Moth Participation Manual (74Kb)   County Gypsy Moth Participation Manual Appendices (158Kb)   Forest Stewardship Gypsy Moth Program Manual (46Kb)   Forest Stewardship Gypsy Moth Program Manual Appendices (103Kb)

Map of Spray Blocks Adobe PDF (468 Kb) General Gypsy Moth Information Gypsy Moth Frequently Asked Questions Gypsy Moth Natural History DCNR and Gypsy Moth Gypsy Moth Control The spray program is a cooperative effort between DCNR's Bureau of Forestry, county and municipal governments, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service's Forest Health Protection Unit. The photo to the left shows newly hatched first instar gypsy moth larvae. The picture was taken May 1, 2008 in Adams county.

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