It's no secret that dealing with pests in the backyard is part and parcel of being a gardener. It can be a nuisance to see curious critters takeover your carefully curated planting and cause damage.

Spraying is planned for 16 different state game lands – 38,146 acres in all – and will begin as soon as spongy moth egg ...

Spongy moths were previously known as "gypsy moths" before the Entomological Society of America changed their name.