Moths
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Crews in Toronto to begin aerial spray to protect tree canopy from LDD moths next weekIn a press release issued Friday, the city said the first round of the aerial spray program will begin next weekEnvironmentMay 20, 2022
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Infestation of western hemlock looper moths set to hit parts of B.C. south coast once againOnce we get through the next few weeks, the next outbreak isn't expected until sometime between 2032 and 2036.NewsAug 30, 2021
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Swarms of western hemlock looper moths invade parts of B.C. south coastParts of B.C. are seeing an infestation of the western hemlock looper moths this year.EnvironmentSep 10, 2020
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Meet the rosy maple moth, the creature melting hearts on the internetThe rosy maple moth is native to North America, and could be found in your very own backyard.TrendingMay 27, 2020
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City of Toronto braces for return of European gypsy moths this springCity officials said vulnerable trees and canopies will be sprayed to block the invasive insect, whose caterpillars feed on leaves and cause severe leaf loss on deciduous trees.EnvironmentApr 12, 2019
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Forest tent caterpillars invade SaskatoonSaskatoon is in the fourth year of an outbreak of forest tent caterpillars.CanadaMay 24, 2017
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Scientists have named this moth after Donald Trump. Guess why.Scientists in California have named a newly discovered moth species after President-elect Donald Trump, saying the white and yellow scales on the insect's head are reminiscent of Trump's blond hairdo.ScienceJan 20, 2017
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A city under siege: Regina has a moth problemRegina residents who thought we were in the clear after the slimy tent caterpillar problem, well, think again.CanadaJun 30, 2016
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Calgary bug expert worries early season will hurt insect populationsIt's only April, but many Calgarians are spotting insects in their backyards that shouldn’t be out yet, including flying ants, bees, wasps and moths.EnvironmentApr 21, 2016
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