Spongy moth spraying begins

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection will be spraying locally for spongy moth beginning this month. Residents int he effected areas including 11 locations in Grant County and one in Lafayette County can expect loud, yellow colored, low flying planes as early as sunrise. Treatment timing depends upon spongy moth development and weather. Wisconsin is a part of the national ‘Slow the Spread of Spongy Moth’ program. The latest up to date information is available on the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection Facebook page.