WASHINGTON, March 2, 2022 – The Entomological Society of America (ESA) announced a new common name for the gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) today replacing “gypsy moth” with “spongy moth” in their list of “Common Names of Insects and Related Organisms.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SPONGY MOTH GO TO THE FOLLOWING PORTAL

https://spongymoth.wi.gov/Pages/home.aspx

AT THIS TIME OZAUKEE COUNTY DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY AERIAL APPLICATION PROGRAM.  

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL WI DNR FORESTER IF YOU SUSPECT SPONGY MOTHS ON YOUR PROPERTY.