WANTED: GYPSY MOTH LARVAE
The criminal that is causing terror all over North America
The most devastating forest pest
Also known as Lymantria dispar dispar, the gypsy moth, or the gypsy of destruction, this criminal is wreaking havoc all over the World.
How do you identify the criminal at a young age?
Young gypsy moth caterpillars are black or brown and only 1/4 of an inch in length. They have blue and red dotted backs and bumps with coarse, black hairs develop on their backs.
Where did they come from?
The gypsy moth originated in Europe and Asia and was brought to America in 1869 for silk production.
Where are they now?
These pests has taken over northeastern United States. Areas that are infested are shaded in the map above. They prefer forests and wooded areas and they consume the leaves of over 500+ species of trees, shrubs and plants.
Will they harm me?
Many people are allergic to the hairs on the gypsy moth. Check for skin rashes or symptoms of respiratory allergies if you are exposed!
How do you identify the criminal when it is aged?
When they grow out of the caterpillar stage, males become grayish brown moths that can fly and the female moth becomes larger and has black marks but cannot fly. If you see any larvae or moths that match this description, keep a safe distance and call authorities.
What crimes have been committed?
The gypsy moth continuously attacks hardwood trees and it's damage can cause complete defoliation. They leave trees fatally weakened or vulnerable to other insects and diseases. This criminal is murdering forests at a fast rate.
REWARD IF YOU STOP THE GYPSY MOTH
If you can eliminate the gypsy moth larvae completely, you will be rewarded $1,000,000! With the gypsy of destruction gone, trees will be able to continue increasing biodiversity, improving the water quality and air quantity, and the timber industry will be saved. A number of industries will begin thrive again if the gypsy moth is stopped!
Email: killthegypsymoth@gmail.com
Website: stopthegypsy.com
Location: Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Phone: (1-800) 900-1932
Facebook: facebook.com/StopTheGypsyMoth
Twitter: @stop_thegypsy