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Bulletins and Materials
Below is a comprehensive list of the MSU Extension bulletins avaliable on the gypsy moth in Michigan.  See "Ordering Materials" for information on how to obtain copies of these bulletins.

MSU Extension Bulletins

  • E-1983 "The Gypsy Moth in Michigan: A Guide for Homeowners and Small Woodlot Owners" Eight page color bulletin on recognizing and managing the gypsy moth. 50 cents.
  • E-2281 "Gypsy Moth Homeowners Guide" Two pages, front and back on what to look for through how to deal with the problem if your area is affected. 10 cents.
  • E-2299 "Comparison of the Gypsy Moth, Eastern Tent and Forest Tent Caterpillars" One page, color drawings, helpful for identifying. Free.
  • E-2300 "Cloth Banding Trees to Suppress the Gypsy Moth" One page with how-to graphics and an explanation of gypsy moth caterpillar feeding and traveling activities. Free.
  • E-2301 "Barrier Bends to Suppress the Gypsy Moth" Shows how to use bands on trees to trap or repel gypsy moth caterpillars. Free.
  • E-2302 "Gypsy Moth in Michigan; A Homeowners Guide" Newspaper format, varied topics concerning management, history, life cycle, natural enemies, and much more. Excellent photos of stages of life cycle and extensive advice on how to cope with the gypsy moth. Free.
  • E-2421 "Using Bt to Control Gypsy Moth" Fact sheet on Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) a microbial insecticide. Free.
  • E-2585 "Pheromone Traps and the Gypsy Moth" A question and answer sheet concerning what pheromone traps are, how they work, and how they aid in research. 30 cents.
  • E-2591 "Homeowner's Insecticide Options for Gypsy Moth Management; Gypsy Moth Management Calendar for Homeowners" A color bulletin displaying gypsy moth life stages and effective spray dates. 50 cents.
  • E-2604 "Enomophaga maimaiga - A Natural Enemy of Gypsy Moth" A fact sheet on the origin and history of this fungal pathogen. This bulletin also displays color photos of gypsy moth caterpillars killed by this biocontrol agent, as well as contrasting photos of a gypsy moth caterpillar killed by the NPV virus. 50 cents.

Videos

  • "Living with the Gypsy Moth in Michigan" MSU Extension Video VT-33,1991; 23 minutes. Available through MSU Extension of fices. Complete study of the gypsy moth life cycle and demonstration of suppression techniques.
  •  "A Balanced Perspective" 1992, United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, 18 minutes. Available from Irene M Borak, USFS Forest Health Protection, 1992 Folwell Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108. Focuses on living with the gypsy moth infestations and nature's methods of reducing gypsy moth populations.
  •  "Gypsy Moth...the Way West" 1991, United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, 18 minutes. Available from USDA Forest Service, Northern Region Public Affairs Of fice, PO Box 7669, Missoula, Mt 59807. Good historical review of introduction in Eastern United States and travel westward.

 Slide Sets

  • "Natural Enemies of the Gypsy Moth" 1994, Michigan Gypsy Moth Education Program, shows many predators such as birds, insects, mice and others that play an important control role. Available from GM Education Program, 201 N. Main, Mt. Pleasant, 48858. Telephone: (517) 772-2243. 58 slides.
  • "The Gypsy Moth in Michigan" MSU Extension, A0036. Traces all aspects of gypsy moth activities, impact. Slides show all phases of life cycle in detail, damage, what to look for, etc. 79 slides.

Poster 

  • "The Attack of the Amazing Gypsy Moth" Michigan Gypsy Moth Education Program (See address above). Vivid color, shows fife cycle in detail, gives control tips. 17" X 22" Free.

 Pocket Cards

  • "Don't Give the Gypsy Moth a Free Ride" These wallet sized cards display photos of the gypsy moth egg mass, larva pupa and adult They also urge motorists to inspect their recreational vehicles and equipment for egg masses.

 

Michigan's Gypsy Moth Education Program

February 15, 2007
URL:  http://www.ent.msu.edu/gypsyed/docs/bulletins.html