There have been some sightings of insects causing concerns in areas of western Massachusetts, which some people are saying ...

It's no secret that dealing with pests in the backyard is part and parcel of being a gardener. It can be a nuisance to see curious critters takeover your carefully curated planting and cause damage.

The spongy moth, formally known as the gypsy moth, is an invasive species that has historically killed millions of trees in ...

The Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) will be spraying for invasive spongy moths, formerly known as gypsy moths, and also for native fall cankerworms. Both insects are ...

"Spongy moths (formerly known as gypsy moths) are a major threat to Pennsylvania’s forests," the agency said. "These invasive insects feed aggressively on oak and other native trees, stripping ...

The state never received promised funds for the annual treatment against spongy moth — formally called gypsy moth — from the U.S Department of Agriculture, putting the future of the program ...