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* * Gypsy Moth - 2008 Infestation Control Program *
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Gypsy Moth

The City of Toronto conducted aerial and ground spray programs using Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. kurstak: (Btk) in May 2008 to control the outbreak levels of European Gypsy Moth in selected areas of the City.

Please see the map below detailed locations.

A 2nd application of Btk was required within the following spray blocks in the City of Toronto:

Community meetings were held on March 25 and March 27, 2008. Notices of those meetings are below.

Affected areas

Gypsy Moth Control In Toronto

Click on Image for a large picture and more detailed maps

These resource guides provides detailed information on the three methods to control the Gypsy Moth in Toronto utilized in 2008 - aerial spray, ground spray and egg mass removal. Information on spray days and times, spray zones, use of the Btk pesticide, road closures and the resident notification process can be found in the guide.

The "What Can You Do" section included in the guide provides Gypsy Moth control methods for homeowners and residents.

Additional Information:
  • Staff report:
    • Control of European Gypsy Moth Outbreak in some areas of the City of Toronto (December 2006). To read the staff report, click here (PDF).
  • Powerpoint presentations:
    • Gypsy Moth and the proposed Integrated Pest Management Program, click here. (PDF)
    • The life cycle of the Gypsy Moth and its impacts. To view the presentation, click here (PPT)
  • Q&A:
    • Gypsy Moth and the 2008 proposed control program click here
  • Fact sheet:
 
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