Jangchub wrote:

On Wed, 02 Aug 2006 14:20:45 GMT, "Mike Harris"
wrote:


"Jangchub" wrote in message
. ..


Bacillus thurgiensis applied to the tree in spring when the worms are
out. They do not kill the tree. When they leave worm stage into
their cocoon new leaves grow. It's not quite serious, it's nature.

Jangchub,

That is exactly wrong.

The gypsy moth is an imported pest with no natural enemies to keep it in
check here. Larvae have been known to kill trees through defoliation.

While your advice for using BT is accurate as it goes, the OP needs to
elicit professional help. In fact, if he *knows* that he has an infestation
of gypsy moths and does not report it to State and/or Federal authorities,
he may be in violation of Federal law and subject to arrest and prosecution.


Report it to authorities? Shhhhh, I've seen the gypsy moths and I in
trouble now? Where did you read about prosecution for not reporting
it?

I don't know about requirements, but since there's
only been the ONE gypsy moth found in Central
Texas, and he says he has "thousands", perhaps the
original poster would be so kind as to report it
as a public service.

http://snipurl.com/ua8i
http://snipurl.com/ua8p

That's IF he's in Texas, and actually has gypsy
moths. I'm betting he's either "not from around
here", or has mis-identified his pest.

Will, seriously, talk to the pros at the Extension
Office in whatever county you're in. And let us
know what you find out.

Good luck!

DT


DT