Oak Leafroller and Other Springtime Caterpillars
Now
Active
Reports of heavy infestations of oak leafrollers are
being reported from the San Antonio area , where they are experiencing
outbreaks similar to those reported
in the College Station area in 2004.
In this wet spring, stress to oak trees from defoliation is likely to
be minimal. Caterpillars are now completing development and should be
pupating soon. However, heavy silk production is causing an annoyance
to residents.
Other spring leaf-feeding caterpillars now noticeable include the Eastern
tent caterpillar on peaches and plums (Prunus species), the forest
tent caterpillar on oaks, cankerworms or inchworms on
oaks and elms.
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