Ep 208. Spongy Moths vs. Tent Caterpillars

Mary Stone answers a question about whether Spongy Moths, formerly called Gypsy Moths, make tents in trees. Not so, though the larvae look similar to Eastern Tent Caterpillars and Fall Webworms. Spongy Moths can completely defoliate and kill trees. Mary shares safe remedies for the creepy crawlies. Then, she recounts her brother Rick's hilarious experience with Tent Caterpillars and the identification of another culprit in his rose dilemma—a Scarlet and Green Leafhopper!Related Podcasts and Blog Posts you'll enjoy:Spongy Moths Vs. Tent Caterpillars – Blog PostRose is a Rose Pest Remedies – features my brother Rick's hilarious dilemmaFall Webworm vs. Tent Caterpillars -  Blog Post Ep 71. Diehard Campers - Tent Caterpillars and Webworms 8888I'd love to hear your garden and nature stories and your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at [email protected] can follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone.Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast PageThank you for sharing the Garden of Life,Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer                                        AskMaryStone.comMore about the Podcast and Column:  Welcome to Garden Dilemmas, Delights, and Discoveries. It's not only about gardens; it's about nature's inspirations, about grasping the glories of the world around us, gathering what we learned from Mother Nature, and carrying these lessons into our garden of life. So, let's jump in, in the spirit of learning from each other. We have lots to talk about. Thanks for tuning in, Mary Stone  Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.comDirect Link to Podcast Page