Winter Moth, a defoliating caterpillar, is an insect pest whose population is growing exponentially in the northeast. The insect detrimentally effects all deciduous trees and shrubs where it lays its eggs. In accordance with the Division's proper integrated pest management approach either B.t.k. or Conserve will be used to control the Winter Moth in a few select areas of Town. The Town will continue to monitor the insect's population and impact. For current updates, photographs and other information on the Winter Moth visit www.umassgreeninfo.org