About Spongy Moths

Why is it called the “spongy” moth?

The spongy moth is formerly known as the Lymantria dispar dispar (LDD), European or Asian gypsy moth. This new common name was selected by a working group of 50 scientists and professionals from Canada and the United States following an extensive public consultation process. “Spongy moth” acknowledges the conspicuous, spongy egg masses that the insect produces. In line with other organizations, the City of Vaughan has adopted “spongy moth” and will be using this term moving forward.

Moth Control

City moth control

In 2021, the City placed barrier bands on more than 1,200 trees and removed approximately 6,600 egg masses from over 900 trees. The City continued in 2022 to implement these control measures along with several other integrated pest management strategies. The moth populations collapsed in 2022 however the City will continue to monitor population levels. 

 

Egg mass scraping and vacuuming – January to May

Rogers Hometown Hockey

Join in the celebration on Saturday, Jan. 11 and Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 at Vaughan Metropolitan Centre.

 

The free event features a full weekend of outdoor hockey festivities for all ages, NHL alumni and a viewing party of the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers game on Sunday at 7 p.m. Sportsnet hosts Ron MacLean and Tara Slone, will broadcast live from the Sportsnet Mobile Studio located onsite.

 

Water meters

These installation requests are for:

  • a renovation
  • a new service connection
  • new construction
  • a shared service upgrade (“Y” connection that provides water to two properties) to a single connection

 

Only the property owner or contractor can make a water meter installation request. Contractors must notify the property owner first and provide complete details about their company and the request.

 

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