gypsy

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Heat-treating wood, for example, can also help ward off the gypsy moth, spotted lanternfly and the Asian long-horned beetle, Tamm said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2024

Washington has had success over the past five decades in detecting and eradicating the pests — formerly known as gypsy moths.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024

"All he wanted was to be home with me and his pet kitty, Charley, playing his gypsy guitar."

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2023

In 2022, for instance, the Entomological Society of America adopted spongy moth for the invasive moth Lymantria dispar, getting rid of gypsy moth.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 5, 2023

Parasites and predators of the gypsy moth achieved good control, as did the Tiphia wasp against the Japanese beetle.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson