Time To Control Gypsy Moths

It's time again to exert efforts to control Gypsy Moths.

Beginning today, the City of Crystal Lake in cooperation with McHenry County, will be implementing gypsy moth control efforts throughout the City.
Gypsy moth infested sites will be treated by helicopter with an application of Btk, a naturally occurring bacteria used by gardeners as an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides.
A follow-up application will occur 7-10 days after the initial application. Actual application date and times are subject to weather conditions.
The gypsy moth, a non-native leaf-eating insect that feasts on plants and shrubs, is among the most destructive forest and landscape pests in the United States. In large populations, it is capable of stripping plants bare, leaving them vulnerable to secondary insect and disease attacks.
Oak trees are the most vulnerable to gypsy moth devastation, but the caterpillars will feed on up to 500 other types of trees and shrubs, if oak leaves are scarce.
Additional information regarding the gypsy moth control efforts is available at the City's website Residents with questions regarding g the program are asked to contact the City's Streets Division at 815-459-2020, extension 4019.