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Spongy Moth Update

Spongy Moth Caterpillar
Spongy moth (Lymantria dispar), formally known as the gypsy moth, is still in its feeding frenzy stage in NW Ohio. Caterpillars can very evident when populations increase, and the leaves and needles of host plants disappear as the hungry caterpillars cause defoliation.
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Amy Stone
Mating Disruption Treatments for Spongy Moth Scheduled for Ohio
Spongy Moth Adult Male
stone.91@osu.edu Sat, 06/10/2023 - 10:46
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) has scheduled mating disruption treatments in 9 Ohio counties. Treatments are scheduled for later this week, but timing will be weather dependant.
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Searching for Spongy Moth (Lymantria dispar) Egg Masses
Adult Female (white) and Male (brown) Spongy Moths next to Egg Mass
stone.91@osu.edu Thu, 08/25/2022 - 08:39
When talking spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) lifecycle, this non-native invasive species is currently in the egg stage. Now is an excellent time to look for egg masses, and consider planning for management options for the 2023 season.
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