spongy moth, Lymantria dispar by Bill McNee
Spongy Moth: Managing a Tree-Devastating Pest
- Thursday, June 5, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The spongy moth (formerly known as the gypsy moth) poses a significant threat to our shade trees, with recent resurgences reported in some areas. These caterpillars feed voraciously on tree foliage, and during peak activity, their falling droppings can even mimic the sound of rainfall!
In this program, we’ll explore how to identify this pest, understand its life cycle, and assess the damage it can cause. We’ll place particular emphasis on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques, as well as pesticide treatments, to help manage these pests effectively using environmentally friendly approaches. We’ll also talk about the natural biocontrols that can help manage future outbreaks.
This is a virtual program.
Fee
FREE
Learn More
https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/71175/spongy_moth_(4).pdf?1738263725
Register
https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZoxfrVK7RBqq0zQOktiP_w#/registration
Contact
Hillary Jufer
Horticulture Program Manager
westchester+1@cornell.edu
914-285-4640
Location
This event is online
Last updated January 30, 2025