Gypsy moths make a comeback this year; state works to limit damage in 2017 Evan Jones August 8, 2016 1 minute read USDA photo Gypsy moths made a bit of a comeback this year in parts of southwest Virginia, and the state’s Department of Forestry hopes some damage mapping work this year will help limit the harm to trees next year. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones. Share: Post navigation Previous: Load the Bus school supplies campaign kicks offNext: UPDATE: Woman wearing VT hoodie lied to Kansas Police when she claimed amnesia Related Stories The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026