The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner have detected the spongy moth in Monte Nido. This invasive species attacks a wide range of trees, including oaks, hardwoods, evergreens, cottonwoods, willow, and others. When trees are repeatedly defoliated, they become more susceptible to other invasive species and disease, increasing potential for tree death, fire, and erosion.

Two webinar meetings (12pm & 6pm) have been scheduled for our area on Tuesday, Sept. 17th to address the spongy moth survey activities planned for our neighborhood this fall.

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