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The entire state of North Carolina has been survey trapped for gypsy moth since 1982. Since then, more than 100 intervention programs have been initiated to either eradicate isolated populations or suppress populations close to the leading edge of the gypsy moth's advancing front. One county, Currituck, and a portion of a second county, Dare, are currently quarantined for gypsy moth. Both counties are in northeastern North Carolina. |
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All 2011 gypsy moth treatments are now completed. For more information about the treatment blocks, please refer to 2011 Proposed Treatments, below.
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Trapping:
Each year, NCDA places and checks between 18,000 and 21,000 gypsy moth traps. Traps are placed in  mid-spring and retrieved in mid- to late-summer. Please do not bother gypsy moth traps!
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Treatment:
Localized gypsy moth infestations are identified and treated. Because of the intensive nature of North Carolina’s trapping program, the extent of a  particular infestation is known with precision. Only infested areas are treated. North Carolina is proud to use only environmentally-friendly products.
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Regulatory:
Human-caused movement is the greatest contribution to the spread of gypsy moth. High risk  industries
(timber, moving, etc) are regulated to prevent human-caused movement of gypsy moth.
Egg masses being laid on a car wheel. Rusty Haskell, University of Florida, Bugwood.org
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NCDA Plant Industry Divisions - Plant Protection Section
Entomologist : Lane Kreitlow, Ph.D
Mailing Address: 1060 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1060
Physical Address: 216 West Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27603
Phone:(919) 733-6932 ext. 237 ; FAX: (919) 733-1041
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