NBC4 Columbus

Ohio has a special trick to fight invasive spongy moths

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Low-flying yellow planes will soon spray a pheromone treatment over tree canopies in Upper Arlington and Hilliard. Scientists renamed the gypsy moth to spongy moth last summer, ...
wnep

DCNR to begin spraying forests in spongy moth suppression effort

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced Monday the start of aerial spraying of state woodlands to combat spongy moths (Lymantria dispar dispar, formerly known ...
Duluth News Tribune

Battle continues against moth formerly known as 'gypsy'

DULUTH — Entomologists have changed the name of the gypsy moth to the spongy moth, but the battle against the forest-munching invaders will continue this summer with aerial spraying in eastern ...
Berkshire Eagle

Spongy Moths have hatched in the Berkshires. Here's how to get rid of them and treat yourself if you get a rash from them

Spongy moths, formerly known as gypsy moths, have hatched in the Berkshires and are currently wreaking havoc on gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy our unseasonably warm weather. The ...