It's no secret that dealing with pests in the backyard is part and parcel of being a gardener. It can be a nuisance to see curious critters takeover your carefully curated planting and cause damage.

In an effort to use more inclusive language, the City of Mississauga, as well as counterparts in Canada and the United States began phasing out the use of the common name “Gypsy Moth” in 2021. The ...