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 Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia Gene Marrano July 13, 2026 Roanoke County Police: Franklin Road Northbound Closed after Tractor Trailer crash Web Staff July 13, 2026 Roanoke College alumnus running for congress calls for universal data center safeguards Web Staff July 13, 2026