Okay, so the giant wood moth isn’t exactly of kaiju proportions, but in insect terms, it’s still pretty hefty; some female members of this species have a wingspan of around 23 centimeters (9 inches) ...

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has proposed treating more than 17,000 acres of forest land in the state, ...

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is proposing aerial treatment of approximately 17,328 acres for the purpose of reducing significant impacts to forested lands within West ...

Photos of some of the most common furry caterpillars you'll find in your garden, plus which ones are likely to become pests, ...

A study sheds light on how extreme weather events impact phenological processes, specifically the flight period of butterflies and moths and the flowering time of plants, with implications for food ...

One of the most ruthless bugs that have damaged countless trees in and around New York State might be absent for the first time in years.

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is urging Pennsylvania’s forest landowners and woodlot owners to start planning now for spongy moth treatment this spring to protect their ...

Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources wants forest owners’ help fighting spongy moths (formerly ...

It’s the caterpillar stage of the spongy moths, also known to entomologists and lepidopterists as “Lymantria dispar” and formerly as gypsy moths, which can cause the most harm to local trees.

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 stem the ...