Murder hornets may be getting all the attention, but gypsy moths are another invasive insect species causing a lot of damage by defoliating trees, disrupting wildlife, causing skin rashes, and costing cities, homeowners, and the timber industry millions of dollars. Today, we’re talking gypsy moths: why they’re so harmful and what we can do about it. With special guest Dr. Valerie Pasquarella: Earth & Environment Research Professor at Boston University.

Source: <a href=https://www.flickr.com/photos/urtica/28276690571>Jenn Forman Orth</a>
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Gypsy Moths Are Causing A Lot of Damage
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