Their preferred hosts are oak, apple, birch ... and pupae will help disrupt the lifecycle,' says Jana. Gypsy moths will lay eggs on fallen leaves while the caterpillars are attracted to them ...

Spongy moths ... name gypsy moth, but the Entomological Society of America has changed the name. Spraying is planned for 16 different state game lands – 38,146 acres in all – and will begin as soon as ...

MDA is calling for a quarantine in certain areas of the affected cities starting May 1, 2025, and ending in June 2026.

"Oak is the only plant which activates sexual activity." Dr. Riddiford said. The pair made the discovery several months ago when Dr. Riddiford needed moth eggs, and learned that they had never ...

The larvae of the spongy moth, if untreated, can cause severe defoliation to oak forests that are important ... was known as the gypsy moth prior to a 2022 name change adopted by the Entomological ...

Three cities in the Midwest will have a quarantine placed on them to help tackle outbreaks of spongy moth-infested areas.