BOSTON — After widespread gypsy moth defoliation last year, Massachusetts environmental officials are predicting another season of higher-than-usual caterpillar feeding this year.Officials are encouraging property owners to survey trees to identify egg masses and begin scheduling a treatment process with a certified arborist or licensed pesticide applicator.Egg mass surveys performed by foresters throughout the state indicate the likelihood of a higher-than-normal gypsy moth caterpillar hatch this spring.
Officials Predict Another Year Of Gypsy Moth Defoliation
By Associated Press, Boston Herald
Fri, 01/20/2017 - 10:00pm
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston
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