Codling moth (Cydia pomonella) remains one of the most persistent and destructive pests of homegrown apples and pears.

Eggs hatch in late spring. Caterpillars eat leaves through midsummer. Caterpillars pupate and transform into moths in late July and August. Moths live only a few days to mate, lay eggs and then die.

It’s that time of year again. Mass populations of miller moths are awakening in the Eastern Plains and starting their long journey to Colorado’s mountains, with the Front Range set as a major pit stop ...

The plan is part of MDA’s efforts to combat the invasive spongy moth, which is spreading into eastern Minnesota and can strip ...

We most commonly see woolly bear caterpillars in the fall. I always smile when I see the first one. But have you ever thought about where they come from? I mean, since they are caterpillars, they must ...

Instead of removing plant-munching caterpillars, gardeners asked to take relaxed attitude to support the moths many of them grow into As spring unfolds and plants come to life, gardeners often fight a ...