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Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar)

Developed improved survey for the Gypsy Moth, control and evaluation technology for insect pests of shade trees in the mid-atlantic region that uses reduced-risk tactics that are inherently safe for man and the environment. Specific objectives include the development of gypsy moth management tactics for non-forest areas, the development of reduced-risk integrated pest management components, systems for insect pests of shade trees and developing Entomopthora maimaiga for the "slow the spread" program (STS).