Property owners in eastern Ontario are calling on their local and provincial governments for help handling an invasion of gypsy moth caterpillars. Here's what you can do to help stop them: http://cbc.ca/1.5649217 | CBC Ottawa

1.2K views · 26 reactions | Gypsy Moths are an invasive species that can cause major damage to trees. The WVDA sets traps all over the state using a grid system to space them out. West Virginia is one of 11 states in a program called "Slow the Spread." The goal of the program is to stop these pests from moving into other states, and keep them from spreading in the mountain state. | West Virginia Department of Agriculture | Facebook

The gypsy moth is well-known for the damage it does to trees, especially oaks. Though not native to North America, it has been here since about 1868. Today, DEEP Forester David Irvin takes a look at some gypsy moth activity at Mohawk State Forest. If you are a homeowner looking to protect a trees on your property, contact a Connecticut Licensed Arborist at https://ctpa.org/wp-content/uploads/CT-Arborists-List.pdf | Connecticut Fish and Wildlife