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TENT CATERPILLAR CONTROL

All data here collected, edited and updated by Mary Rutley, Retired Associate Professor of Biology at SUNY Potsdam.


These are the two types of tent caterpillar that have become a big problem in our area:


They can be controlled, and it all starts with knowing how the caterpillars live and what the different ways of eliminating them are. Presented on this page are several articles and charts to help with an all inclusive understanding of the pests. At the end of the page there are articles from our local papers that will keep the reader up to date on what is being done in our area.

LIFE CYCLE It all starts with understanding the life cycle of these insects. This is a fine essay on the subject.

COMPARISONS This chart compares Forest Tent Caterpillar, Eastern Tent Caterpillar and Gypsy Moth.

BTK What is BTK? Is it safe? Everything you'd ever want to know about this spray.

HOMEOWNER TIP SHEET Here you can find out how to best fight these pests on your property as a first line of defense.

CORTLAND UNIVERSITY STUDY Another academic look at the cycle of the forest tent caterpillar. Superlative pictures!

MEDIA ARTICLES
March 7, 2007 Colton Starting Caterpillar Counteraction Plans Early
March 8, 2007 Colton Residents Hope Caterpillar Strategy Enacted
March 24, 2007 Colton Caterpillar Control Tips Issued
April 13, 2007 Pests Wreaking Havoc With Maple Syrup
April 24, 2007 Colton Moving Ahead With BTK Spraying
May 10, 2007 Colton Town Board Hiring Company For Spraying
May 17, 2007 Bug Spraying Plans Nearly Finished
May 24, 2007 Colton Aerial Spraying May Start Soon
May 30, 2007 DEC Warns Of Defoliation By Insects, Offers Tips
May 31, 2007 Colton Spraying