Here's what you should know about invasive insects and how to control them ... heat-treated firewood to prevent spreading EAB. Spongy moth (Lymantria dispar dispar) is a wide-ranging pest that ...

The box tree moth, an invasive species from East Asia ... pyrethroid insecticide for homeowner use that can be used to control all life stages.” Hertz advises carefully following label ...

La Crosse County was added to spongy moth quarantine list last week. Today, neighboring Winona County announced the ...

News Center 7 previously reported that the box tree moth was detected in June 2023 ... confirmed in the counties under quarantine. The invasive pests pose a threat to boxwood plantings and the ...

Box tree moths are one of those insects that you're more likely to notice in the spring. They are considered an invasive species and originate from Asia. They were first detected in our region in ...

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) originally proposed 12 areas in Minnesota to be aerially managed for spongy moth with Btk (Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki), but due to a lack of ...

An additional county in Wisconsin has been added to a quarantine list regarding the spongy moth, an invasive insect from ...