Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology

Indianapolis
Joined April 2009
There's still time to see us at the Indiana State Fair in the Department of Natural Resources Building August 7th-23rd!
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Tree Check Month: A Growing Threat to Eastern Hemlock. The hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), Adelges tsugae. This tiny insect feeds on eastern hemlock trees and can be positively identified by the presence of small, cotton‑like wax balls on the underside of needles.
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Pollinators are struggling worldwide. Habitat loss, invasive species, parasites and pesticides are challenging their survival. Allow for diversity in your landscape and consider leaving plants considered weeds that provide critical food for pollinators. #PollinatorWeek
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POLLINATORS YEAR-ROUND MENU- Native plants are essential for pollinators, giving them the nectar and pollen they need to survive. Plant a variety that blooms early spring to late fall - maples, crabapples, redbuds, asters and goldenrod. Every bloom counts! #PollinatorWeek
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NATIONAL POLLINATOR WEEK – Some of Indiana’s favorite pollinators are starting to peek out—and they’re here to remind you that Indiana DNR is celebrating National Pollinator Week, June 22–28! For more information see pollinator.org/pollinator-we… #PollinatorWeek
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All aerial treatments for spongy moth in Indiana have been completed for the year.
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The mating disruption treatment for spongy moth at the Roush site has been completed.
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The mating disruption treatment for spongy moth at the Mt. Etna site has been completed.
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Mating disruption treatments for spongy moth in Huntington County have started.
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Mating disruption treatments for spongy moth in Huntington County are scheduled to begin soon.
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Mating disruption treatments for spongy moth in Huntington County scheduled for this morning are postponed until Friday morning June 19th. See on.in.gov/spongymoth for more information. Updates will be posted here on X.
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Mating disruption treatments for spongy moth in Huntington County are scheduled for the morning of Thursday June 18th, weather permitting. See on.in.gov/spongymoth for more information. Updates will be posted here on X.
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Although this week of February 23-27th has been IN Invasive Species Awareness Week, please continue to spread educational information about invasive species every week! These species continue to cause significant damage and economic impacts to crops and natural resources.
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The public can send comments in writing regarding the 2026 IN proposed spongy moth treatments. Visit our website for more information at on.IN.gov/spongymoth The comment period ends Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET.
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The public can send comments in writing regarding the 2026 IN proposed spongy moth treatments. Visit our website for more information at on.IN.gov/spongymoth The comment period ends Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET.
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Virtual public meetings will be held on Tuesday January 27th to discuss proposed aerial spongy moth treatments in Huntington County. For times, meeting access information and public comment deadline please visit on.IN.gov/spongymoth.
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Indiana DNR EPP retweeted
Virtual public meetings will be held on Tuesday January 27th to discuss proposed aerial spongy moth treatments in Huntington County. For times, meeting access information and public comment deadline please visit on.IN.gov/spongymoth
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Virtual public meetings will be held on Tuesday January 27th to discuss proposed aerial spongy moth treatments in Huntington County. For times, meeting access information and public comment deadline please visit on.IN.gov/spongymoth
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