A gypsy moth larva crawls along a leaf. United States Department of Agriculture In the late 1860s, an amateur entomologist named Etienne Trouvelot accidentally released the Eurasian gypsy moth, a ...

Brown tail and spongy moth infestations in the early 20th century became a problem throughout New England. This notice was placed in the Exeter News-Letter on March 3, 1905, urging people to remove ...

Last summer, Don Schilstra cringed at the idea of leaving his Trentwood SW home. The thought of taking the short stroll to his mailbox elicited fear for his entire family and a peaceful night's sleep ...

Invasive Lepidoptera, notably the gypsy moth complex (Lymantria spp.), have reshaped forest ecosystems across North America, Europe and Asia. Their population dynamics are governed by interactions ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — In an effort to protect wildlife habitats, the Pennsylvania Game Commission on Monday announced plans to spray more than 38,000 acres of state game lands this spring. Spongy moths ...