FOSTER – State forester Alana Russell pulled off Hartford Pike on a gray afternoon this month to investigate a holiday intruder’s fluttering courtship occurring in the adjacent woods. That the air ...

Under the cover of a layer of leaves, there can be adults, larvae and eggs of insects like butterflies, bees and moths.

BOSTON -- Forestry officials are warning of significant tree defoliation in Massachusetts this spring caused by the invasive winter moth. Federal and state officials say a heavy and widespread moth ...

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Specialized natural enemies have long been used to implement the biological control of invasive insects. Although research tracking populations following biological control introductions has ...

7. Clean all cupboards and wardrobes with a vinegar and water solution Vinegar is a natural cleansing agent, and the acid is not tolerable for moths. A vinegar and water solution is suitable for ...

A spongy moth infestation can leave affected trees vulnerable to drought and diseases, Macomb County's extension office said.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Late November is a time for family, thankfulness – and winter moths. The invasive insects that defoliate trees are expected to emerge in Rhode Island this week, not long after ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Some invasive species are putting our local forests at risk, according to the R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM). The spongy moth — formerly called the ...

It's that time of the year when people start talking about the infamous woolly worm! As you know, a lot of people swear that ...

One of my strongest childhood memories is my dad’s battle with the spongy moths. Back in the 1970s, these were called gypsy moths, but spongy moth (the name was changed in 2021) is a more appropriate ...