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  • Home
    • Upcoming Events
  • Tree Sale
  • Gypsy Moth
    • Gypsy Moth RFP 2021
    • Gypsy Moth News
    • Population Maps
    • FAQ'S
    • Gypsy Moth Identification & Life Cycle
    • Natural Enemies
    • Foray 48b Bacterial Insecticide
    • Landowner Management >
      • Gypsy Moth Traps
      • Removal Guide
    • Links For More Information
  • Soil Erosion
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Permit Fee Schedule
    • Permit Application
    • Best Management Practices >
      • Silt Fence
  • Forestry
    • Qualified Forest Program
    • Find a Professional
    • Oak Wilt
    • Forestry Project Referrals
  • About Us
    • Programs >
      • Farm Bill Programs
      • MAEAP
    • Planting Instructions
    • Staff & Board Members
    • Board Meetings & Minutes
    • Our Partners
    • Donate
  • Gypsy Moth News
  • FOIA
  • Online Learning
  • Cedar River Steering Committee
  • Gypsy Moth RFP 2021
White-footed mice.
Ground Beetle
Black-Capped Chickadee
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
Located in the basement of
Clare County Courthouse
PO Box 356
225 W. Main Street 
​Harrison Michigan 48625

​Telephone: 989-539-6401

Fax: 989-539-2182
 OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Sat. & Sunday - by appointment

OFFICE STAFF
Melissa Townsend - Administrator 
Melissa.Townsend@macd.org

Christiane Rathke- Soil Erosion Agent
Christiane.Rathke@Macd.org

Nia Becker - District Forester
Nia.Becker@macd.org
OUR MISSION
"To encourage the wise use
 of our natural resources through promotion and education."