Quick Facts
Type
PestSeverity
HighSeasonality
Spring through Summer
Key Symptoms
- Ragged holes in leaves from defoliation
- Skeletonized leaves with veins remaining
- Complete canopy defoliation in severe infestations
- Reddish-brown or tan caterpillars visible on branches and trunk
- Egg masses clustered on bark and protected surfaces
Treatment guidance under arborist review
Talk to an ISA-Certified Arborist about your gypsy moth
Treatment for gypsy moth depends on the tree species, severity, and site conditions on your property. Our arborist is currently reviewing the treatment guidance on this page to make sure it reflects the most up-to-date Atlanta-specific recommendations. In the meantime, call us for guidance tailored to your tree.
Symptoms, affected tree species, and seasonality above are accurate. The detailed treatment article will return once our arborist has finished reviewing it.