In an important move to combat the harmful spongy moth invasion, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has finished all aerial treatments. The spongy moth, previously called the gypsy moth, is well-known for causing damage to forests in the eastern United States.
The treatments took place in Fulton, Kosciusko, LaPorte, and Marshall counties, specifically targeting this destructive pest that poses a big threat to the local forest ecosystem.
Using a special organic product called SPLAT GM-O, made from safe food-grade materials, the DNR disrupted the spongy moth's mating cycle without harming people, animals, plants, or other insects.
The fight against the spongy moth is ongoing. The DNR plans to return to northern Indiana next spring and summer, and if needed, extend their efforts to central or southern parts of the state. These continued actions aim to slow down the spread of this invasive insect and protect Indiana's valuable forests.
To stay updated on future treatments and see maps of all treatment locations, visit on IN.gov/spongymoth . The Indiana DNR is dedicated to safeguarding the state's natural resources from the relentless spongy moth invasion.
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