Help us take action by showing your support in requesting that the City of Quinte West fund and implement control measures to help combat the Gypsy Moth invasion.
The City of Quinte West and the surrounding area is experiencing a significant Gypsy Moth outbreak for the second consecutive year, impacting over 7,000 public and private acres.
Defoliation caused by Gypsy Moth in Ontario increased from 47,203 hectares in 2019 to 586,385 hectares in 2020.
Examples of Impact
- Inaccessible/unliveable outdoor spaces, due to the sheer amount of caterpillars
- Defoliation resulting in damage, reduced growth, stress and possible loss of affected trees
- Negative impacts on the physical and mental health of residents such as severe rashes and time dedicated to home control efforts
Control measures are confirmed to be the responsibility of the municipality as the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry stopped funding programs on private land in the late 80’s.
The City of Quinte West has the authority to provide a necessary service and to pass by-laws to respect the economic, social and environmental well-being of the town, as well as, the health safety and well-being of persons.
Please show your support by signing this petition requesting that the City of Quinte West fund and implement control measures to reduce the Gypsy Moth population.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
June 20, 2021
June 18, 2021
My backyard is still covered in caterpillars and I refuse to let our neighborhood suffer through another season like the last one. We need to hit that one thousand mark before we demand action from the city council. Take a moment to post this link on your social media so we can finally force them to listen.
June 3, 2021
Seeing this much support confirms I am not the only one watching my backyard disappear. It feels like we finally have the momentum needed to force the city to acknowledge the destruction these pests are causing outside our homes.
Reached 100 supporters
June 1, 2021
362 Comments
Counsel and the ministry of resources needs to be more proactive. As it is probably too late to stop them this year there needs to be funds set up to help homeowners with removal of dead trees and have a plan for next year.
The numbers are increasing exponentially daily. Resorted to burlap wrapping and individually dropping the pests into a bucket of water, trying to at least minimize the damage to a few oak, birch and maple trees. All the other trees will have to fend for themselves.
The Gypsy moths are so bad this year, my grandkids can't go outside without having the caterpillars falling on them. They are all over the lawns, trees, house, sheds. This year has been by far the worst in years. Please help with this infestation we have.
We have never seen anything like this before!! Beautiful weather here and we can't even bring out the furniture or enjoy our backyard! They are everywhere!!! Trees barely have any leaves and our young maple trees might not survive another year of this.
I have sprayed with a store bought spray BUT they are out of control. Our home is surrounded by trees (elms) and I run a daycare they are all over kiddo's play structures and toys as well. Please help, i have also talked to neighbours who are having this problem.
STOP THIS MAN IVE GOT THIS ALL OVER MY LEGS I GO SCHOOL ASWELL
We need help to control these nasty insects!
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Help us take action by showing your support in requesting that the City of Quinte West fund and implement control measures to help combat the Gypsy Moth invasion.
The City of Quinte West and the surrounding area is experiencing a significant Gypsy Moth outbreak for the second consecutive year, impacting over 7,000 public and private acres.
Defoliation caused by Gypsy Moth in Ontario increased from 47,203 hectares in 2019 to 586,385 hectares in 2020.
Examples of Impact
- Inaccessible/unliveable outdoor spaces, due to the sheer amount of caterpillars
- Defoliation resulting in damage, reduced growth, stress and possible loss of affected trees
- Negative impacts on the physical and mental health of residents such as severe rashes and time dedicated to home control efforts
Control measures are confirmed to be the responsibility of the municipality as the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry stopped funding programs on private land in the late 80’s.
The City of Quinte West has the authority to provide a necessary service and to pass by-laws to respect the economic, social and environmental well-being of the town, as well as, the health safety and well-being of persons.
Please show your support by signing this petition requesting that the City of Quinte West fund and implement control measures to reduce the Gypsy Moth population.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
June 20, 2021
June 18, 2021
My backyard is still covered in caterpillars and I refuse to let our neighborhood suffer through another season like the last one. We need to hit that one thousand mark before we demand action from the city council. Take a moment to post this link on your social media so we can finally force them to listen.
June 3, 2021
Seeing this much support confirms I am not the only one watching my backyard disappear. It feels like we finally have the momentum needed to force the city to acknowledge the destruction these pests are causing outside our homes.
Reached 100 supporters
June 1, 2021
362 Comments
Absolutely out of control lost thousands of dollars in landscape trees Not to mention hundreds of mature oaks and pine. Something needs to be done ASAP for next season now. These mature trees cannot withstand this abuse for another season or they will be gone forever
Counsel and the ministry of resources needs to be more proactive. As it is probably too late to stop them this year there needs to be funds set up to help homeowners with removal of dead trees and have a plan for next year.
The numbers are increasing exponentially daily. Resorted to burlap wrapping and individually dropping the pests into a bucket of water, trying to at least minimize the damage to a few oak, birch and maple trees. All the other trees will have to fend for themselves.
The Gypsy moths are so bad this year, my grandkids can't go outside without having the caterpillars falling on them. They are all over the lawns, trees, house, sheds. This year has been by far the worst in years. Please help with this infestation we have.
We have never seen anything like this before!! Beautiful weather here and we can't even bring out the furniture or enjoy our backyard! They are everywhere!!! Trees barely have any leaves and our young maple trees might not survive another year of this.
I have sprayed with a store bought spray BUT they are out of control. Our home is surrounded by trees (elms) and I run a daycare they are all over kiddo's play structures and toys as well. Please help, i have also talked to neighbours who are having this problem.
STOP THIS MAN IVE GOT THIS ALL OVER MY LEGS I GO SCHOOL ASWELL
We need help to control these nasty insects!
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Absolutely out of control lost thousands of dollars in landscape trees Not to mention hundreds of mature oaks and pine. Something needs to be done ASAP for next season now. These mature trees cannot withstand this abuse for another season or they will be gone forever