According to a study, insights from the genome of the European gypsy moth may inform pest control strategies. Introduced to North America in the 1860s, the European gypsy moth caterpillar is a ...

The 0.50 mill proposal would fund a three-year program of monitoring and aerial spraying to protect local trees from the ...

Laura Bailey, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Yates County Natural Resources Educator & Northwest Regional Director of the Master Forest Owner (MFO) Program FINGER LAKES — Currently, in the Finger ...

AFTON--Aerial spraying to control gypsy moth caterpillars is planned for spring in the Afton area to reduce gypsy moth populations and prevent the caterpillars from defoliating trees. The treatment ...

If you spot low-flying planes over Duluth this week, they're most likely involved in gypsy moth control efforts. Starting Monday and possibly continuing through Friday - depending on weather - the ...

ROCHESTER N.Y. (WHEC) — Let’s answer a good question about a bug takeover. Gypsy Moth caterpillars can sweep through in waves, taking over your yard and stripping leaves from our trees. We’ve had a ...

Scientists have found the gene that drives a virus to kill gypsy moth caterpillars in a particularly gruesome way. The virus forces the... How A Clever Virus Kills A Very Hungry Caterpillar Scientists ...

PORT HENRY – Gypsy moth caterpillars are plucking Debbie Henry's last nerve. “Oh my gosh, it's terrible,” the Port Henry resident said. “We always had them around. They are just always around, but ...