Spongy Moth Treatment in Currituck
- Mar 22
- 1 min read
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services recently sent out notices regarding treatment for the Spongy Moth (formerly known as the Gypsy Moth) in the Currituck and Dare County areas. The treatment is planned for the April/May time frame. According to NCDA&CS, spongy moth caterpillars feed on over 300 species of trees and shrubs and are considered one of the most destructive insect pests threatening our rural and urban forests.
Below are links to more information on the treatment program, including types of treatment, areas of infestation, and where to sign up for updates. Background & Treatment:
Proposed Management Plan & Map
Website with signup link for treatment texts or emails – Click on Survey123 to be notified when they will be flying around
Want to research more about the insecticide ? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacillus_thuringiensis_kurstaki
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