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Article: Managing the gypsy moth in municipalities.
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- October 1, 1992
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CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1992 Hanley-Wood, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Dr. Ticehurst is founder and President of the National Gypsy Moth Management Group, Inc., Landisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Benzon is the firm's Vice President and Technical Director. Mr. Finley is Operations Director of the Lake Barcroft Watershed Improvement District in Falls Church, Virginia.
GYPSY MOTH infestations are particularly destructive to forested urban communities and often present a new type of problem that lies beyond the scope and skill of urban community management organizations. Yet, this pest can be managed with environmentally safe and cost-effective methods, while making the community more aware and appreciative of its natural assets.
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