Quarantine established for European gypsy moth

On March 12, 2009, The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed that the population levels of European gypsy moth, in Bland and Pulaski Counties, and the City of Radford, Virginia, have reached the threshold levels to trigger the establishment of quarantine areas.

Effective immediately, all interstate movement of gypsy moth regulated articles from Pulaski and Bland Counties along with the City of Roanoke must be done in accordance with the attached federal regulations.

Gypsy moth is an introduced, highly destructive insect of approximately 300 species of trees and shrubs. The gypsy moth program prescribes conditions for the interstate movement of regulated articles from quarantine areas.

For more information regarding gypsy moth, visit the following website: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/gypsy_moth/