Invasive Species-Pests

The damage Spongy Moth (formerly known as Gypsy Moth) Caterpillars cause is a significant stressor to our trees. The moths target oak and then will chew their way through other species like alder and aspen. In heavily impacted areas they will eventually eat most of the foliage on a homeowners’ property making the trees look like November in July.  Although the health of the trees suffer from this attack, over 80% will completely recover by next spring.
Spongy Moth General Information

NY State DEC
USDA-Forest Service
Cornell IPM
Spongy Moth Control
General Information about Spongy Moths
Spongy Moth Control

Asian Gypsy Moth Information
Asian Gypsy Moth – USDA Animal and Health Inspection Service

See this Caterpillar Comparison Chart to identify the Gypsy Moth compared to the Forest Tent and Eastern Tent Caterpillars.

Asian Gypsy Moth CatapillarAsian Gypsy Moth Caterpillar

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Spotted Lanternfly
SLF Webpage

If you find Spotted Lanternfly in New York:

Additional Spotted Lanternfly Links:
SLF FAQ
SLF Prevention
SLF Regulations
NYSIPM Interactive SLF Map

Click on image below to find the updated map:

Map of Eastern United State with Spotted Lanternfly sightings indicated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Asian Longhorned Beetle

ALB Webpage

ALB Longhorned Beetle Regulation

Any sightings should be reported to the Asian Longhorned Beetle Hotline 866-265-0301.

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