The largest organization of insect experts in the world is dropping its common names for two insects — the gypsy moth and gypsy ant — because it says the names are inappropriate and offensive. The ...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture today announced it will be exterminating gypsy moth caterpillars around the South Hill Mall starting in late April or early May. In a news release WSDA ...

Reader question: Is the gypsy moth under control in city parks, or does it remain a concern? Are aerial sprayings of insecticide still being done? It seems most of the attention has switched to the ...

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The little black insects are all over parts of central Pennsylvania. Spongy moths, formerly known as gypsy moths, recently hatched and are looking for leaves to feed on.

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. (AP) -- Illinois agriculture officials aren't sure what kind of insects this suburb unleashed in its fight against leaf-eating gypsy moths -- only that they probably won't get the ...