Gypsy moths have been a problem in Michigan since the 1890s when they first showed up in Michigan’s forests. They are destructive moths that eat their way through trees. Despite attempts to control ...

Clothing moths lay eggs on animal-based fabrics like wool and silk, and it's the larvae (not the adult moths) that chew holes in your garments. To prevent infestations, regularly clean and brush your ...

How do you keep a gypsy moth infestation at bay? You sexually frustrate the males until they die. That’s the strategy used by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection ...

Spongy moth caterpillars are wreaking havoc in wooded lots and forests across Pennsylvania. But the good news is populations appear to be dwindling. It’s the caterpillar stage of the spongy moths, ...

Bug experts are dropping the common name of a destructive insect because it's considered an ethnic slur: the gypsy moth. The Entomological Society of America, which oversees the common names of bugs, ...