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Lymantria dispar larvae killed by Entomophaga maimaiga fungus

Meet the Fungus That Slows the Spread of an Invasive Moth

One of the best tools for forest entomologists to manage outbreaks of the moth Lymantria dispar is a fungus, native to Japan, that was discovered in the U.S. in 1989. Entomophaga maimaiga can be spread via soil containing its spores or infected L. dispar larvae.

It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s an Ecological Field Study!

In a recent study in Germany, targeted delivery of insecticides by unmanned aerial vehicles was effective against oak processionary moths. Researchers say such drones are suitable for aerial spraying during field studies and may open new doors for "precision forestry."