Gypsy Moth Trapping Results in 2004

Results of Canadian Food Inspection Agency's Annual Monitoring

In the summer of 2004, 89 male moths were caught in pheromone traps in the following locations - Langley (4), Burnaby (1), Chilliwack (2), Harrison Hot Springs (4), Vancouver (2), Courtenay (1), Nanaimo (5), Gabriola Island (22), Duncan (24), Saltspring Island (7), Sidney (1), Esquimalt (3) and Victoria (Saanich, Oak Bay and Vic West)(12).  High density mass trapping grids (trap density 5760 traps/sq.mi., inter-trap distance 70 ft) were used on Gabriola Island, Abbotsford, and Duncan. Although 21 moths were trapped in both the Duncan and Gabriola mass trapping grids, no moths were caught in the Abbotsford mass trapping indicating that this population has likely died out on its own.    See the 2004 detailed trapping results page for more detailed maps and trapping information. 

No moths were found in the N. Delta spray area treated in spring, 2004.

Egg masses searches are now underway.  Until these surveys are completed, no treatment decisions have been finalized for 2005.

Click on the map below to see a higher resolution 8 x 11" version:

 

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