The gypsy month has four stages in its life cycle, and these stages are the egg, larva, pupa and the adult stages. Every female gypsy moth can lay anywhere from 100 to 500 eggs, and they mostly lay in the areas where there is shelter. You will find these eggs typically under the bark of the tree. Also, the eggs are completely covered with a tan or buff colored hairs.
The eggs can actually be attached to any outdoor objects. These eggs are laid during winter, and they hatch in spring, or in the month of April. They become caterpillars. These caterpillars can be easily identified as they are quite different from the regular ones that feed on plants. More...
How To Get Rid Of Gypsy Moths ?
The gypsy moth belongs to the family of Tussock moth. They are natives to both Asia and Europe. The caterpillars and the larvae of the moths feed on deciduous and trees which are evergreen, and also shrubs. The gypsy moths traveled from England to Massachusetts in the United States through tourists and travelers. The gypsy moths primary quality is to travel anywhere and make a home and that is why they are named so.
It is very easy to identify a gypsy moth even as a small larva, and the best stage to control them from taking over the crop is when they are still in the eggs. The adult gypsy moths have a lot of hair on their body, and if you find them crawling in your garden, then there is high possibility that they have laid eggs.More...