Moths Making The Rounds

With a mild winter and warmer than normal spring temperatures noctuidae or miller moths have made a large presence across the region. With thousands of species, entomologists are monitoring army cut worm moths as they will return from the Rocky Mountains this fall and lay eggs in our area.  SDSU Extension Entomologist Ada Sczcepania  says they are most active during the night and are just passing through… 

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The moths aren’t causing any damage at this time.

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However the moths can find their way into your home…

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(courtesy KWAT Watertown)