When an area is quarantined, products that may harbor spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) must be inspected and found clean before they can be shipped to non-quarantined areas. Examples of products that must be inspected include:
- Nursery plants and trees
- Christmas trees
- Unprocessed logs
- Firewood
- Outdoor furniture
If moving materials WITHIN Wisconsin, contact the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection with any questions about the quarantine. In addition, WI-DATCP has a number of webpages with additional detailed information about the state’s spongy moth quarantine:
- Spongy Moth Quarantine and Regulations (General quarantine info)
- Spongy Moth Quarantine: Information for Private Citizens
- Spongy Moth Quarantine: Information for Businesses
If moving products from quarantined counties within Wisconsin to unquarantined states or to other countries, contact the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for guidance.