Spongy moth caterpillars are wreaking havoc in wooded lots and forests across Pennsylvania. But the good news is populations appear to be dwindling. It’s the caterpillar stage of the spongy ...

Robins and daffodils are a good sign spring is here, but Hoosiers should also be on the lookout for invasive species to keep nature healthy. The USDA is asking Indiana residents to stomp out pests ...

The bands, which have been called "brilliant" and "genius", look just like a piece of electrical wire. As it turns out, ...

One of the tasks that is imperative in protecting mature forests, including oak trees, is spraying for spongy (formerly called gypsy) moths. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has plans to spray ...

Spongy moth egg mass surveys are the best way to determine the need for treatment. Female moths lay light tan egg masses — each containing 100 to 1,500 eggs — on trees, rocks, and other ...

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is urging Pennsylvania’s forest landowners and woodlot owners to start planning now for spongy moth treatment this spring to protect their trees ...

Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources wants forest owners to help fight spongy moths — formerly known as gypsy moths. Spongy moths pose a serious threat to oaks ...

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is soliciting public comment on a proposal to aerially treat ...

Aerial spraying to combat the destructive moth populations is poised for spring when the insects emerge and begin feeding. “Our cool, wet springs had helped limit the impact of the spongy moth ...