The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has proposed treating more than 17,000 acres of forest land in the state, ...

formerly known as the gypsy moth ... “If spongy moths were to become established in Washington, it would threaten forest ecosystems, defoliate or kill trees and shrubs in backyards and parks ...

Repeated defoliation can also kill trees, changing the mix of ... Hunt said there are three management strategies for the gypsy moth and because the moths have not yet become established here ...

Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources wants forest owners to help fight spongy moths — formerly known as gypsy moths. Spongy moths pose a serious threat to oaks ...