After causing mayhem on the East Coast, the spongy moth has infiltrated parts of Northern and Southern California, where it’s wreaked havoc due to its insatiable appetite — it feeds on over ...

The spongy moth (Lymantria dispar dispar), which enjoys chomping on shrub and tree leaves, has continued to infiltrate parts of Ohio, leading the department to take action and aerial spray areas ...

Robins and daffodils are a good sign spring is here, but Hoosiers should also be on the lookout for invasive species to keep nature healthy. The USDA is asking Indiana residents to stomp out pests ...

The spongy moth, previously known as the gypsy moth is a widespread invasive pest species in the United States, disliked mainly due to the caterpillars’ appetite for destruction: they can ...

According to new research, the spongy moth, already thriving in the Northeastern U.S., is poised to wreak havoc on the West Coast forests due to global warming. Maps reveal that they've already ...

However, it needs cool climates in order to grow, and as global temperatures continue to rise, it appears that spongy moths are evading their enemy and expanding their reach: On Dec. 28 ...