Spongy Moth on Madeline Island 2022, Autumn Update
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Update to Kathy Kromroy’s spongy moth island survey article in the MIWP 2022 newsletter: I was completely taken aback at the widespread occurrence of spongy moth caterpillars and the extent of their defoliation on the Island this summer. I had been completely unaware of egg masses in other areas of the Island—areas that I had not viewed as high risk for introduction! There are things you can do to protect high value trees in a yard or small woodlot. Click the link below to read the article for more info… REMEMBER: Human movement of infected items is the main way spongy moth is introduced to new locations. Before leaving the island and before coming to the island, inspect and destroy all forms of spongy moth (egg mass, caterpillar, pupa, or moth) on any items you are carrying, including firewood and your vehicle. Read the full update article in Education & Advocacy.
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