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The European Gypsy Moth can be a real nuisance in Illinois. Why? Because Illinois has a lot of green and a lot of trees, all of which are favorite snacks for gypsy moths. They are a real nuisance. They are also ugly, in my opinion.
I would love for this article to include the point that the destructive caterpillars are quickly going extinct and will no longer be disgusting tree killers but that is not the case. Nope, they ll still be around but, like a professional wrestler, they are getting a name change. So, with the name change, you ll technically never see a gypsy moth again in a few months.
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Burlap bands have been wrapped around hundreds of trees in Mohawk Park has the city tries to bring a gypsy moth infestation under control.
City parks and forestry staff started their work Thursday targeting the park perimeter within 7.6 metres (25 feet) to 15 metres (50 feet) of adjacent residential properties, trees around the splash pad and accessible play area. The burlap traps caterpillars as they descend from the tree tops during the day to escape the heat and predators, a spokesperson for the city said.
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Once trapped, the caterpillars are removed from the site.