Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Spongy moth aerial spraying to begin in May

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) plans to treat select areas in nine western Wisconsin counties for spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) starting in May. Residents can expect loud, low-flying planes in the affected areas as early as sunrise. A small yellow plane will be treating for invasive spongy moth caterpillars. These non-native insects ...