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Caterpiller invasion?
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Posted by ron_a_nj Z6 NJ (My Page) on Fri, Jun 16, 06 at 19:24
Anyone notice an ABUNDANCE of caterpilllers in central NJ??? I walked out to my yard this morning and my old oaks trunk was crawling with them!!! They are everywhere I look...deck, yard, car, fence...you name it, its got em!!
Should I freak and spray them??? |
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RE: Caterpiller invasion?
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| I've noticed it, too. However, I've also noticed that my big-toothed aspen does not seem to have an infestation of aphids this year. Could the caterpillers be the reason why? |
RE: Caterpiller invasion?
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| I bet they're gypsy moth caterpillars. Seems like there getting worse in NJ every year :( Star Ledger article |
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| If the ones I have were gypsy moth cats, they'd be devouring the tree leaves and that's not happening. The caterpillars that I have are all black. |
RE: Caterpiller invasion?
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| If one or both of you could take a picture or two, I'd suggest posting them over on the Butterfly Forum. Those guys are great at ID'ing cats. |
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