Gypsy Moth targeted for Treatment by The State of Illinois
The gypsy moth is a relatively new pest to North America and Illinois. In the 1860’s a French scientist brought the gypsy moth to the United States in the hopes of breeding it with silk moths. Because the two moths are not in the same insect family, creating a new breed was impossible. Unfortunately the […]
PHC On the Lookout – Gypsy Moth
Although it hasn’t caused severe damage in the past few years, the Gypsy Moth is a destructive insect that has been known to defoliate entire forest areas and is still considered a pest in Illinois. In urban settings the Gypsy Moth creates safety hazards when dead tree branches fall from affected trees, not to mention […]