Inspect Before Entry: Asian Gypsy Moth

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  • Vessels calling on ports in Canada and the United States must be free of Asian gypsy moth.
  • Thoroughly inspect your vessel before entering U.S. and Canadian ports to avoid delays.
  • Moths will lay eggs on all vessel surfaces as well as cargo.
  • Search for, remove and destroy all egg masses.

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Look for moths while calling on ports in China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea and Russia (Far East region).
Look for moths while calling on ports in China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea and Russia (Far East region).
Search for egg masses.
Search for egg masses.
Find egg masses and scrape off.
Find egg masses and scrape off.
Destroy egg masses in alcohol, boiling water or by incinerating them.
Destroy egg masses in alcohol, boiling water or by incinerating them.
Do not paint over egg masses.
Do not paint over egg masses.
Limit unnecessary lighting on the vessel because moths are attracted to lights.
Limit unnecessary lighting on the vessel because moths are attracted to lights.