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Originally Posted by Descant
We had a major problem with gypsy moths in NH 25(?) years ago. Lasted about halfway through the summer. We wrapped hardwood trees with duct tape several inches wide, then put a strip of petroleum jelly in the middle. The tape was to protect the tree. The jelly was to prevent the caterpillars from climbing the tree to eat the leaves. You may have to replace jelly periodically due to melting and rain. More info:
http://www.planetnatural.com/pest-pr...-moth-control/ |
I did this today, and it stopped the caterpillars dead in their tracks. I wrapped trees abount 2 ft from bottom of trunks.
I remember I did the same about 20 yrs ago during the last infestation I recall.
They come down from the trees in the morning to rest I'm told, then back up in the tress in the afternoon.
Sure enough, I wrapped trees around noon today, around 1:00pm they started to climb back up the trees but wouldn't cross the tape !
Who knew they could tell time !
ITD..... FYI I'm located in Central Mass.
Thanks Descant for your comment !