The aerial Btk treatment for spongy moth in Marshall County at the Bourbon site has started.

The aerial Btk treatment for spongy moth in Marshall County at the Bourbon site has been completed.

The Louisville, KY and surrounding southern Indiana region is witnessing the emergence of Brood XIV of 17-year periodical cicadas. These insects (genus Magicicada) have spent the past 17 years underground as nymphs and are emerging in massive numbers to complete their life cycle.

One of the easiest ways to stop the spread of invasive species? Clean your gear before and after every adventure! 🥾 Our handheld boot brushes are perfect for knocking off mud, seeds, and debris from: ✔️ Shoes and boots ✔️ Bike tires ✔️ Pet paws 🎉 PlayCleanGo Awareness Week

It's National Pollinator Week!!! June 16-22, 2025 help us celebrate our pollinators that transfer pollen ensuring productive ecosystems. For more information see pollinator.org/pollinator-week #PollinatorWeek

Pulling over for a picnic! Did you know that one-third of the food we eat depends on pollinators like bees, butterflies, and beetles? Let’s raise a juice box for our farm-field heroes! #PollinatorWeek

It's National Pollinator Week! Most of the world's flowering plants and crops depend on hard-working pollinators. Learn how you can play a role in creating a welcoming habitat for pollinators to thrive: fws.gov/initiative/pol… Photo by J. Jurado / NPS

Aerial mating disruption treatments for spongy moth are tentatively scheduled for Thursday June 26th in Jasper and Starke counties. For more information please visit on.in.gov/spongymoth

Aerial mating disruption treatments for spongy moth are scheduled for Thursday June 26th in Jasper and Starke counties, weather permitting. For more information please visit on.in.gov/spongymoth

Aerial mating disruption treatments for spongy moth are scheduled for early tomorrow morning Thursday June 26th in Jasper and Starke counties, weather permitting.

Aerial mating disruption treatments for spongy moth are being conducted this morning Thursday June 26th in Jasper and Starke counties. Treatments are approximately 70% completed.

Aerial mating disruption treatments for spongy moth are completed for the day. This completes all spongy moth aerial treatments for the year.

Spotted lanternfly adults have recently been seen at infested sites in Indiana. Please report sightings of spotted lanternfly adults, nymphs and egg masses using our online reporting tool at survey123.arcgis.com/share/63ac4fc9…

Anyone heading to Indianapolis for the Indiana State Fair should be sure to come by the DNR Building and stop in to see all the wonderful exhibits including the invasive species booth! The Indiana State Fair runs from Aug. 1 through Aug. 17, closed on Mondays.#IndianaStateFair

AUGUST IS CHECK YOUR TREE MONTH: ASIAN LONGHORNED BEETLE (ALB). There are two specific native beetles that are easily mistaken for ALB. The cottonwood borer and the whitespotted sawyer. See our photo comparisons. Suspicious insects can be reported at [email protected]

CHECK YOUR TREE MONTH: BOX TREE MOTH - The box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis. To date, we have not identified this pest within Indiana. The caterpillars are ravenous feeders and will cause significant damage to ornamental boxwoods when present.

Join leading academic and industry professionals at the Indiana Invasive Species Conference on Sept.4-5 to learn about breakthroughs in technology and research. Continuing education credits are also available for applicator licenses. purdue.ag/invasives25

If you’re in the Northeast, you’ve probably seen a spotted lanternfly this summer. The invasive species has spread to 19 states where they chow down on dozens of plants, especially grape vines. Deema Zein reports.

🚐 Planning an RV adventure? Keep your travels fun and safe for our forests and outdoor spaces! ✅ Sweep out your RV interior before leaving the campsite ✅ Inspect wheel wells and the underside of your vehicle for egg masses or insects ✅ Rinse or spray your vehicle with water

🍇 On Sept 16, Purdue Student Farm Organization harvested 350+ lbs of grapes at Meigs while learning about the Indiana grape industry! Big thanks to Viticulture Extension Specialist Miranda Purcell for sharing her grape-growing expertise.