Gypsy Moth Control and Spray

Gypsy Moth Control is a 100% Organic spray that protects your trees. Sprays are done in early spring, during caterpillar hatching season. Gypsy moths can cause defoliation and even death of the tree.

The gypsy moth, which is now a permanent resident was introduced from France and accidentally released into Medford Massachusetts, has been an invasive pest for over 120 years. The gypsy moth caterpillar has a huge appetite and feeds on over 500 different types of trees and shrubs. They prefer feasting on the leaves of oak trees, multiplying quickly from just a few hundred caterpillars.

Gypsy moth caterpillars will emerge from their eggs in early spring time through mid May. They then spread like wild fire among the leaves, eating everyone of them in sight. This feeding will continue until June or July when the caterpillars them emerge as gypsy moths.

At The Veron Company, our 100% organic gypsy moth control service stops the damage before it starts. Applied in early spring (April–mid May) using targeted, eco-friendly Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) sprays, we coat foliage just as caterpillars hatch—killing them within days while remaining safe for pets, pollinators, and people. One well-timed application protects oaks, maples, and other vulnerable trees all season, preventing the repeated defoliation that weakens and kills trees after 2–3 years of heavy infestation. Schedule your free inspection today and let our certified arborists safeguard your landscape the natural way.