Term Papers on Biocontrol Of Gypsy Moth Caterpillars

Term Paper Title	Biocontrol Of Gypsy Moth Caterpillars
# of Words	359
# of Pages (250 words per page double spaced)	1.44

Biocontrol of Gypsy Moth Caterpillars

Article synopsis:
Several organisms that prey on gypsy moth caterpillars are being succesfully used to control those tree-destroying pests. They include a fungus and nematodes, as well as a virus that infects the moths. Best of all, theses gypsy moth foes don't seem to harm other, beneficial insects.

Article citation:
"Vanquish the Moth", Lansing State Journal, July 17, 1996, Page 6D

Article summary:
Gypsy moth caterpillars are a major pest that destroy many shade trees. Several control methods, which rely on organisms that prey on the caterpillars instead of pesticides, seem to be helping in the battle to preserve the trees. One such organism is a fungus, Entomophaga maimaiga, which has been used for years in Japan. This fungal pathogen has been successful in controlling gypsy moth populations in the eastern United States, and is now being tested at several sites in Michigan. The fungus is self-perpetuating and spreads by airborne spores, and therefore does not have to be spread by humans by spraying. Caterpillars become infected when the...

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