This early spring, Delawareans need to be on the lookout for the egg masses of two highly invasive insects: the spotted lanternfly and spongy moth. The best way to take them out of the state?

Feb. 22—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 ...

Spongy moth caterpillars are wreaking havoc in wooded ... 25, 2025. The department does surveys when the leaves are off the trees in the fall and winter, for easier visibilty.

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 ...