The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and partner organizations are proposing to manage spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) infestations this summer in nine counties across eastern Minnesota.

The findings, published in Ecology Letters, reveal that the impact of moths as a food source varies between bird groups and is generally stronger in northern areas. The study found a positive ...

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 moths, ...

There's a newly discovered spongy moth outbreak in Haywood County that could prove devastating for forests. Previously, the moth had infested the Cruso area, prompting aerial spraying to stem the ...

A 162 square-mile quarantine area to prevent the spread of the European grapevine moth is being created in Napa County. The area will include small portions of Sonoma and Solano counties.

Moth population changes impact insect-eating birds in Finland, especially in northern regions with short breeding seasons.

Micro-moths are restricted to smaller areas, which may make them more vulnerable to temperature swings. The results showed a ...

Forty-three treatment areas totaling approximately 115,000 acres are proposed in Aitkin, Anoka, Carlton, Fillmore, Houston, Itasca, Pine, St. Louis, and Winona counties. Spongy moths are ranked among ...

A new study explored how changes in moth abundance affect insect-eating birds in Finland. The findings reveal that the impact of moths as a food source varies between bird groups and is generally ...