I have brown cocoons in my back yard, how do I get rid of them?

Answer by  mammakat (11147)

Sounds like Gypsy moth. Look for egg masses on trees, outdoor furniture, firewood, and scrape into a tin of soapy water. Bands on trees may help, or ask your garden center for solutions, though they won't kill your trees- just unsightly. Pesticides may kill the predators that feed on them.

Answer by  Wayne (129)

One way to get rid of them is to pick them one by one, put them into a basket and then burn them. It will take you a while but it will most likely get the job done. I would also pour gasoline on to the cocoons to ensure that the ignition is fast and furious.