This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
War Declared on Gypsy Moths Across Atlantic States
Widespread concern grips homeowners from Maine to Maryland as gypsy moths trigger defoliation across 5.1 million acres. USDA researchers warn of unpredictable outbreaks, urging integrated pest management and a shift to natural controls while exploring sterile-male and pheromone strategies. The pest’s spread traces to a 1868 Medford introduction by Leopold Trouvelot, with efforts framed for a decade or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourne
Mass
Maine
Maryland
Charles Schwalbe
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Schwalbe
Michael Birmingham
New York
Birmingham
New England
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Virginia
West Virginia
Ohio
California
Illinois
Michigan
Nebraska
North Carolina
Oregon
Washington
Wisconsin
USDA
Northeast
Cape Cod
Frank Pagliaro
Trenton
Man
Leopold Trouvelot
France
Medford
Boston