A spongy moth caterpillar outbreak can feel like it happens overnight. One mid-July morning, you wake up to find half of your favorite tree's leaves gone and a swarm of fuzzy caterpillars all over ...
Spongy moth caterpillars defoliated Hudson Valley forests this summer. Is that good or bad news for ticks that carry Lyme disease? With a RAPID grant from the National Science Foundation ...
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.
When they get back into the environment, Vincentini said spongy moth caterpillars feed on tree leaves causing defoliating forests, while spotted lanternflies tend to go after soft fruit trees and ...