RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the detection of a new invasive insect in the Commonwealth: the box tree moth. Inspectors ...

The state will continue in the quest to slow the spread of the invasive spongy moth this summer by spraying SPLAT GM-O, which disrupts their mating, according to the Minnesota ...

Spongy moth, formerly called gypsy moth, is an invasive insect that feeds on over 300 species of trees and shrubs and particularly enjoys oak trees, which are prevalent in Southeast Minnesota. MDA ...

The spread of an invasive pest called spongy moth is becoming a big threat to Olmsted County’s economy, environment, and ...

The Rochester City Council is holding a study session to discuss management of a growing pest in southeast Minnesota.

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) –The Rochester City Council will meet in an afternoon study session Monday. Their agenda includes a management plan to slow the spread of spongy moth caterpillars.

New research reveals how the invasive fall armyworm uses a combination of the Earth's magnetic field and visual cues to navigate during night-time migration.

Spongy moths, an invasive pest credited with an average of 808,000 acres of annual deforestation in the northeastern third of ...

Spongy moth caterpillars can feed on more than 300 tree species, including some of Minnesota’s most common trees.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is seeking public input on its proposed 2026 aerial treatment plan for spongy moth control. Residents can review ...

An invasive bug species, the spongy moth, has been spotted in the tall tree canopies of Lakewood and has the potential to ...

A study suggests that the integration of geomagnetic and visual cues help some of the world’s most invasive moth species orient themselves during their seasonal migration.