MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Spongy moths will be surveyed in west and central Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection is expanding efforts to track the invasive spongy moth this year. Crews will set about 6,700 traps across 36 counties in western and central parts of the state from now through early July.
The small green traps, placed mostly along roadsides and sometimes on private property, are used to detect new populations and guide future control efforts.
Officials stress the traps won’t impact moth numbers directly and are asking the public to leave them undisturbed.