Last year in July I found that the shoot type moth had laid its eggs in
a pine tree and the young were busy devouring the young shoots. I
followed the advice of IBC members and dutifully picked off all I could
find. Nina Shishkoff suggested that I contact my Maryland Cooperative
Extension Agency, which I did last week, to find out when the moths lay
their eggs. This was done to be prepared for this summer's return of the
moths. The agent I spoke to did not have a listing of when the eggs
were laid for the shoot tip moth. I would like to try using a fine
netting this year. (Netting seems to work against the cicadas). Would
white cheese cloth be appropriate? If not, can someone suggest another
netting material? Last summer the damage was done beginning on July
14th and lasted for about four days. Should netting cover the pine for
two weeks or more (?) prior to July 14th?

Thanks for any suggestions.

Carol Schroeder
Maryland, Zone 7

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