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Gypsy moth defoliation decreases nearly 75% in VA

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Officials with the Virginia Department of Forestry say that the gypsy moth declined significantly this year. The insect defoliated 29,048 acres in the Commonwealth, a substantial decrease from the 112,340 acres damaged in 2008. Unlike last year, a majority of the defoliation was classified as “light.” 

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Pests and Disease

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