Asian Gypsy Moth
The Asian gypsy moth is an invasive insect. It poses a significant threat to Canada's forests, biodiversity and economy. These moths can feed on a wide range of economically important tree species, as well as other important plants.
Ships and cargo including containers and used vehicles can carry the egg masses of these moths to Canada from China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea and Russia (Far East region). In the right conditions, caterpillars hatch from these egg masses and they can go great distances with the wind to find food.
Information we provide to the general public includes:
- Don't Move Firewood
- Poster – Inspect Before Entry
- What you can do to prevent the spread of Asian gypsy moth
Information we provide to the plant industry and scientific community includes:
- Pest Fact Sheet
- Policy Directives
- D-08-04: Plant Protection Import Requirements for Plants and Plant Parts for Planting: Preventing the Entry and Spread of Regulated Plant Pests Associated with the Plants for Planting Pathway
- D-02-12: Import requirements for non-processed wood and other non-propagative wood products, except solid wood packaging material, from all areas other than the continental United States
- D-01-12: Phytosanitary Requirements for the Importation and Domestic Movement of Firewood
- D-98-08: Entry Requirements for Wood Packaging Materials Produced in All Areas Other Than the Continental United States
- D-96-12: Greenhouse Certification Program for Export of Greenhouse-Grown Plants to the United States (U.S.)
- D-95-08: General Import Requirements for Fresh Temperate Fruits from the World
- D-95-03: Asian Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar L.) – Plant Protection Policy for Marine Vessels
Additional government and industry information can be found at:
- United States
- New Zealand
- Australia
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