Two species of tent caterpillars are important tree pests in New York State. About every decade they become numerous enough in local outbreaks to cause concern. At times the epidemics reach statewide ...

'Tis the season for caterpillar overreaction. Before we get to the protagonist of this column, a quick note on caterpillar abundance. Suffice to say, caterpillars are everywhere. Caterpillars are the ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. -- South Dakota Extension Entomologist Mike Catangui said now is the best time to find and, if necessary, treat for eastern tent caterpillars. The eastern tent caterpillar is mainly a ...

• The forest tent caterpillar is a native defoliator of a wide variety of hardwood trees and shrubs. It is often mistakenly called the armyworm. • Its range in North America extends from coast to ...

The forest tent caterpillar is a native insect and has evolved in the forest ecosystem for thousands of years. Natural control mechanisms have also evolved which help to keep outbreaks from seriously ...

Q: My cherry tree had tent caterpillars on it last year. When might they come back this year, and how do I get rid of them? A: Insect development depends on temperature trends, and Central Maryland ...

Planning a June outdoor wedding in northern Minnesota? Yeah, you might want to rethink that. The cyclical invasion of forest tent caterpillars, which has mostly avoided northern Minnesota for the past ...

Alias: The western tent caterpillar is in the moth family. The larvae emerge in late spring, and has a distinct hairy beard running around the entire girth of the caterpillar. These tiny little ...

CONGAREE, S.C. — Spring brings warm weather, but it also brings insects and if you feel as if you've seen a lot of caterpillars you can trust your peepers, it's true. Chief of Interpretation at ...

Eastern tent caterpillars are a native species that create noticeable silken nests in trees, primarily black cherry trees. While they may cause temporary defoliation, they do not kill trees and serve ...