Gypsy Moth Home Page

This website connects you to information provided by a cooperative effort of multiple state agencies including the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin Extension, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection regarding management and identification.

DATCP Slow the Spread Program DNR Suppression Program

Gypsy Moth Quarantine Map
What does quarantine mean?

2008 WI Cooperative Gypsy Moth Program Treatment Areas
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Who to Contact:

Wisconsin Cooperative Gypsy Moth Information Line 1-800-642-6684
This number can put you in contact with either the DATCP (for white counties on the quarantine map above) or the DNR (for red counties on the quarantine map above). After dialing, press 1 to hear a recording about DATCP and DNR spray locations and activities. Press 2 to be transferred to DNR staff. Press 3 to be transferred to a DATCP gypsy moth staff person.

DNR Gypsy Moth email: dnrfrgypsymoth@wisconsin.gov
Email is the fastest way for people in the red counties on the map above to get questions answered or report gypsy moth to DNR staff.

Delta Trap
Delta Trap

Aerial spray

Activities to manage gypsy moths in Wisconsin:

DATCP’s Slow the Spread Program

Sprays in non-quarantined (white/western) counties to interfere with the westward establishment and spread of this invasive pest. To determine where to spray, gypsy moth traps are set throughout these counties.

Don’t Move Gypsy Moth – DATCP Quarantine Details

DNR Suppression Spray Program

Quarantined counties (red/eastern) can apply to this program if gypsy moth populations are at damaging levels.

What You Can Do

Link: UWEX logo Link: WDNR logo Wisconsin Department of
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
 
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