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

We've read about them in the news and seen them in our yard. Now those gypsy moth caterpillars are back as adults and looking to breed. Gypsy moths are an invasive species from Europe whos caterpillars reak havoc on our trees. Male gypsy moths are fluttering around now looking for females to mate with. There are lots of warnings out right now about trying to capture the males to prevent them from breeding and a trap like this is a great way to do it. With a pheromone to attract them, they can't