UW-Extension entomologist PJ Liesch, aka the “Bug Guy” and the director of the Insect Diagnostic Lab has some new posts in his blog, updating Wisconsin about the wonderful (and sometimes not so wonderful) world of insects. Click the links below for the full articles.
1) The University of Wisconsin Insect Diagnostic Lab recently launched a new Wisconsin invasive insect mapping page to help track invasive insects in the state. Tracking invasive species helps us better understand where they may be having impacts, and to allow folks to take appropriate action. Read more here: https://insectlab.russell.wisc.edu/blog/
2) The “spongy moth,” an old pest with a new name. Read more here: https://insectlab.russell.wisc.edu/2022/03/30/spongy-moth-new-name/