Gypsy moth caterpillars can cause damage to plants by feeding on foliage. An infestation may take some time to get rid of completely, spanning multiple seasons. 'Egg masses must be removed during ...

Jay Inslee issued an emergency proclamation today due to the imminent danger of an infestation of the non-native plant pests spongy moth (Lymantria dispar L.), formerly known as the gypsy moth.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced it intends to spray 38,000 acres of state game lands this spring in order to combat spongy moth infestation. The spraying is planned for 16 different state ...

The spongy moth, formally known as the gypsy moth, is an invasive species that has historically killed millions of trees in ...

Healthy trees can grow their leaves back in the same season, but an ongoing Spongy Moth infestation weakens trees and can make ... United States began phasing out the use of the common name “Gypsy ...

When areas become heavily infested by the moths, trees may be completely stripped of leaves, and tree death can occur.

will be conducting aerial treatment of approximately 17,211 acres for the purpose of reducing significant impacts to forested lands within West Virginia caused by the Lymantria dispar (gypsy moth).

In 2021, a total of 203,569 acres were treated. In addition to DCNR’s spray program, the Pennsylvania Game Commission will also be conducting an aerial spray program in 2022 on approximately ...