RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the detection of a new invasive insect in the Commonwealth: the box tree moth. Inspectors ...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — If you walk outside and see this insect, you may think, “What is this thing?” and “Why is it pink and has the hair of a WWE wrestler?” The author of this article actually saw ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture is seeking the public’s input on a proposal for aerial treatment designed to limit gypsy moth infestation. The plan would treat ...

WASHINGTON — Similar to the spotted lanternfly, the box tree moth is a non-native species that originated in Asia. It's believed to have made its way to Germany in 2007 through shipments of ornamental ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Agency inspectors with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services have found the box tree moth in Virginia, marking the first-ever generation of the insect ...