Invasive Species
The invasive species numbers and types are increasing in Grand Traverse County. The Grand Traverse Conservation District manages parkland for the City of Traverse City and Grand Traverse County. Removing invasive species is part of those management plans. The District also provides information for homeowners to help them manage invasive species they may have on their land.
Some of the most pervasive invasive species in GT County are autumn olive, common buckthorn, common reed or phragmites, Eurasian water milfoil, garlic mustard, gypsy moths, purple loosestrife, spotted knapweed and zebra mussels.
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Useful Gypsy Moth Links
Don't Move the Gypsy Moth!
Curriculum for Teachers: Gypsy Moth
Gypsy Moth Suppression Map for GT County
Methods for Controlling the Gypsy Moth
Michigan Cooperative Gypsy Moth Suppression Program
Gypsy Moth Host Species
Natural Enemies of Gypsy Moth
History of the Gypsy Moth
Life Cycle of the Gypsy Moth
Gypsy Moth PowerPoint Presentation
Bt for Gypsy Moth Suppression
Caterpillar Comparisons
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No MDA Gypsy Moth Suppression Program for 2009
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