The sight of dozens of caterpillars wriggling and squirming inside of what looks like a spider web tent in a crotch of the branches is gross, no doubt, but the critters are more unsightly than harmful ...

Cliff Sadof, who studies insect problems in ornamental shrubs and trees, said the caterpillars generally don't pose a threat to tree health, they're just a nuisance to homeowners. However, they do eat ...

Caterpillars feed birds, which provide pest-control services in our gardens by feeding thousands of insects each to their ...

Question: My hickory tree has been defoliated by caterpillars. Will it grow back? Answer: Healthy trees are capable of rebounding from a one-time caterpillar infestation. Stay alert for future ...

Syracuse, N.Y. -- A plague of gypsy moth caterpillars is munching its way across Upstate New York, turning verdant shade trees into brown skeletons, coating decks and picnic tables with feces, ...

Something is eating holes in my tomatoes. The holes are round and about 1/2 inch across. I’m also seeing holes in the leaves of my squash and tomatoes. What do you think is causing this damage, and ...

Syracuse, N.Y. -- After stripping the leaves off millions of trees in Upstate New York last summer, the ravenous spongy moth caterpillars are expected to wreak havoc again this year. “We do expect ...

The Maryland Department of Agriculture has reported an outbreak of defoliating caterpillars in Western Maryland. According to an announcement, the outbreak has affected Washington, Garrett and ...

I recently heard a lecture by Jim McCormac, a biologist with the Ohio DNR. He argued that caterpillars, forest birds, and trees were dependent upon each other for survival. Each spring, deciduous ...

If you’re like most well-intentioned gardeners, you might give a lot of thought to planting the “right” plants to nourish pollinators and other wildlife, with nectar, pollen, seeds and fruit. But have ...