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    • Landowner Management >
      • Gypsy Moth Traps
      • Removal Guide
    • Links For More Information
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    • Frequently Asked Questions
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    • Permit Application
    • Best Management Practices >
      • Silt Fence
  • Forestry
    • Qualified Forest Program
    • Find a Professional
    • Oak Wilt
    • Forestry Project Referrals
    • Planting Instructions
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The Nucleopolyhedrosis Virus Disease
This virus is always found in a gypsy moth population and spreads naturally when gypsy moth outbreaks occur due to the stress of competition for food and space. The caterpillars hang in an upside-down "V" shape from the trees if they are killed from this virus. 

Entomophaga maimaiga: The Fungus Disease
This is a naturally occurring fungus that was introduced from Japan to combat gypsy moth populations. Cool, rainy weather in the spring promotes this fungus growth. Caterpillars hang head down from the trees and their bodies will appear dry, stiff, and bittle. The bodies eventually drop in the soil and the spores will return to the soil. 


 
Picture
A caterpillar killed by the virus. Photo Credit: Dawn Holzer
District Information
Clare Conservation District 
225 W. Main Street   PO Box 356
​Harrison Michigan 48625

​Telephone: 989-539-6401


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 ​OFFICE HOURS
Located in the Clare County Courthouse open Monday-Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
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The Conservation District is a field office. Call to verify someone will be in the office.



​OFFICE STAFF
  Christiane Rathke
​District Administrator/Soil Erosion Agent

[email protected]
[email protected] (SESC)
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Toni Maize
Spongy (Gypsy) Moth Coordinator
[email protected]​​


Mike Dittenber
​ District Forester
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Brandi Mitchell
MAEAP Technician
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Monthly Board Meeting 
Harrison Public Library
3rd Tuesday of every month @ 6:30pm 
Any change to this schedule will be posted on this website



Board of Directors
​Vacant- Chair
Matt Todd-Secretary
​Benjamin Brown-Treasurer
Tonya Roe-Director
​Clay Mcilrath-Director