MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Commissioners, together with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Penn State Cooperative Extension, will host two …
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MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Commissioners, together with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Penn State Cooperative Extension, will host two informational sessions on spongy moth management.
The spongy moth, formerly known as the gypsy moth, is a destructive forest and tree pest responsible for causing significant tree mortality and defoliation. Many of Pike County’s trees and forests have experienced defoliation due to the Spongy Moth. This severe infestation poses a significant threat to Pike County’s pristine natural environment. Repeated defoliation will impact tree health, leading to tree death, costly tree removals, and loss of ecosystem services that are provided by trees and forests.
Informational sessions will take place on October 24 at 6 p.m. at the Bushkill Fire Company, 124 Evergreen Drive, Bushkill; and on October 28 at 6 p.m. at the Pike County Training Center, 135 Pike County Boulevard, Lords Valley.
Session attendees will hear from forest health and tree care specialists sharing techniques to prepare landowners to make informed decisions in preparation of the Spring 2025 emergence of Spongy Moth Caterpillars.
For additional information on the meetings, call or email Penn State Extension at (570) 825-1791 or luzerneext@psu.edu. Individuals looking for additional information on spongy moths can visit www.pikepa.org/spongymoth.
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