CLARE COUNTY GYPSY MOTH PROGRAM
- PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Thanks to the residents of Clare county for your help and support of this program.
The gypsy moth is a serious pest of forests, shade trees, fruit trees and ornamentals in the northeastern United States. They were brought to the U.S. from Europe in the 1860’s to cross breed with the silkworm to improve silk production. Some of the insects escaped captivity and became established in the surrounding forest. As the pests spread, programs were developed to try and suppress the growing gypsy moth population.
Clare County passed a millage to continue funding to cover the ongoing costs of the program. The millage was in effect from 2000-2005. There is a balance in the millage fund and those monies are what continue to support the program throughout the years.
The Clare Conservation District began administering the Clare County Gypsy Moth Suppression Program on September 1, 2010. The District and Clare County have a contract for one year. Please take the opportunity to explore our website to learn more about the Gypsy Moth, the program and efforts to suppress this invasive pest.
Clare County passed a millage to continue funding to cover the ongoing costs of the program. The millage was in effect from 2000-2005. There is a balance in the millage fund and those monies are what continue to support the program throughout the years.
The Clare Conservation District began administering the Clare County Gypsy Moth Suppression Program on September 1, 2010. The District and Clare County have a contract for one year. Please take the opportunity to explore our website to learn more about the Gypsy Moth, the program and efforts to suppress this invasive pest.