Gypsy moths make a comeback this year; state works to limit damage in 2017 Evan Jones August 8, 2016 1 min 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 1 min read Smithfield donates close to 38,000 pounds of protein to Feeding Southwest Virginia Clark Palmer November 25, 2025 0 1 min read Author gets scammed money back because of a crypto fraud rider on insurance policy – she didn’t know about Gene Marrano November 25, 2025 0 1 min read State Police Obtain Warrants for Missing Football Coach Clark Palmer November 25, 2025 0