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Old 05-26-2017, 08:01 AM   #1
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Default Caterpillars (warning for bugs)

We've had a plague of Bird cherry ermine moth caterpillars, they killed the branches of the tree they use for food. Then they spread over the yard!



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And this is what they turn in to, this one was taken last year!
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I know I shouldn't, but I find the little critters fascinating, and perhaps a bit cute...

Interesting the large webs they make, are the trees completely dead after they've come to town?
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I know I shouldn't, but I find the little critters fascinating, and perhaps a bit cute...
Me too But then I do love bugs! It's a shame when things get out of balance & they do that much damage though.
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Me too But then I do love bugs! It's a shame when things get out of balance & they do that much damage though.
They had a population explosion there was far too many for the tree to handle, not sure why they were in such large numbers this year.

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I know I shouldn't, but I find the little critters fascinating, and perhaps a bit cute...

Interesting the large webs they make, are the trees completely dead after they've come to town?
The main tree had all dead branches so they were cut off by my OH, the other trees are actually fine. I got blamed for them coming in to the house because I showed them interest and love, I will quote "Its your fault they are visiting, you gave them love now they want more!"

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