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 ...

Eastern tent caterpillars are native and have coexisted with native trees for millennia. They are easy food for over 60 bird species, including orioles, as well as frogs, mice, bats, reptiles ...

The eastern tent caterpillar is a pest native to North America and is usually found in the eastern part of the U.S. It is commonly found on wild cherry, apple, and crabapple. It can also be found on ...

Eastern tent caterpillar eggs have begun hatching well ahead of last year's schedule, and the egg hatch is expected to be completed by the first full week of March, University of Kentucky ...

The infestation of eastern tent caterpillars in the Chicago area is widespread, but more messy and unattractive than dangerous to most trees, a Morton Arboretum scientist said Wednesday. Webster R.… ...

Experts report that Eastern tent caterpillar eggs have begun hatching in Central Kentucky, just as leaf buds are swelling on wild cherry trees. While it is too early to tell what 2011 caterpillar ...

The caterpillars hatch the following spring and feed for 6 weeks or more before spinning a cocoon in a folded leaf, usually on or near the host. This cocoon is similar to that of the eastern tent ...

The white silk nests that are often destroyed by people are actually an important factor in the life of the eastern tent caterpillar.

The caterpillars hatch the following spring and feed for 6 weeks or more before spinning a cocoon in a folded leaf, usually on or near the host. This cocoon is similar to that of the eastern tent ...