It's no secret that dealing with pests in the backyard is part and parcel of being a gardener. It can be a nuisance to see curious critters takeover your carefully curated planting and cause damage.

There have been some sightings of insects causing concerns in areas of western Massachusetts, which some people are saying ...

The larvae of the spongy moth, if untreated, can cause severe defoliation to oak forests that are important habitats for ...

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) will be spraying for invasive spongy moths, formerly known as gypsy moths ... the impact of the two caterpillars through aerial surveys ...

In a remote and lushly forested area of a single mountain range on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, scientists have discovered a ...

These fuzzy, little creatures aren't as cuddly as they look. They're called tussock moth caterpillars, and they'll likely leave you with a painful, stringing rash. Clearwater Parks & Recreation ...

The state never received promised funds for the annual treatment against spongy moth — formally called gypsy moth — from ... at killing the invasive caterpillars — almost immediately after ...

When areas become heavily infested by the moths, trees may be completely stripped of leaves, and tree death can occur.

Caterpillars chew small holes in leaves and can potentially ... as well as counterparts in Canada and the United States began phasing out the use of the common name “Gypsy Moth” in 2021. The preferred ...

Insecticide targeting a destructive caterpillar is set to be sprayed this spring on 16 State Game Lands across Pennsylvania. “Oaks are the main target of spongy moths, and they also provide the ...