Spraying efforts are underway to kill spongy (formerly gypsy) moths in Pennsylvania. Here's why the program will help many species of wildlife.

In 2023, spongy moth defoliated 441,819 acres in Pennsylvania. DCNR’s Bureau of Forestry will oversee spraying of 185 sites totaling 227,820 acres.

Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources wants forest owners’ help fighting spongy moths (formerly gypsy moths).

The spongy moth, previously referred to as a gypsy moth, has spread (and been a problem) across the northeastern United States for a long time.

Last month, the Pennsylvania Game Commission announced it’s plans to spray more than 109,000 acres of state game lands to protect the forests from spongy moths. For those who may not have heard ...

The Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) will be spraying for invasive spongy moths, formerly known as gypsy moths, and also for native fall cankerworms.

The gypsy moth has a new name, could do more damage this year Here's what to do about those caterpillars devouring your trees.

The gypsy moth has a new name, could do more damage this year Here's what to do about those caterpillars devouring your trees.